Prepare against Herbert Steffl
DEU · World #68,749 classical · FIDE ID 24610909
When preparing against Herbert Steffl, expect 1.Nf3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Herbert Steffl, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Steffl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Steffl before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,826 | 1,948 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Steffl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Steffl's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Steffl usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Steffl usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Steffl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Steffl usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Steffl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Herbert Steffl's chess games
All 43 games by Herbert Steffl in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Lothar Stadler | 1,707 | 25th ch-Bayern Seniors | D53 |
| Jun 2015 | Hans Mahrla | 1,647 | 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | D05 |
| Jun 2013 | Markus Riegler | 1,641 | 25th ch-Bayern Seniors | A18 |
| Jun 2015 | Josef Sandner | 1,507 | 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | A85 |
| Mar 2003 | Volkfried Dittler | 1,500 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,417 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,597 |
| 25th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Steffl's chess games?
43 games by Herbert Steffl, from Jan 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Herbert Steffl has played.
What does Herbert Steffl play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Herbert Steffl opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Steffl answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Herbert Steffl play as White?
As White, Herbert Steffl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Steffl play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Steffl most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Herbert Steffl's FIDE rating?
Herbert Steffl is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Herbert Steffl played?
Our database contains 43 games by Herbert Steffl, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Steffl?
43 games by Herbert Steffl reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.