Prepare against Johann Steiz
DEU · World #94,841 classical · FIDE ID 24687146
When preparing against Johann Steiz, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 84 games by Johann Steiz, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Steiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Steiz 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 | 1,745 | 1,774 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 32 | 14 | 38 | 38.1% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Steiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Steiz's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 90.2% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Steiz usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Steiz usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Steiz usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Steiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Johann Steiz's chess games
All 84 games by Johann Steiz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Till Krueger | 2,063 | ch-Frankfurt | B52 |
| May 2010 | Ralph Ottenburg | 1,920 | ch-Frankfurt | C54 |
| Jun 2009 | Michael Schwabe | 1,896 | ch-Frankfurt | E92 |
| Jun 2013 | Avram Benikhis | 1,890 | ch-Frankfurt A | B01 |
| Dec 2024 | D Komans | 1,889 | Krefeld Christmas Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,802 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,738 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,766 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,516 |
| 13th ch-Rheinhausen | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,583 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Steiz's chess games?
84 games by Johann Steiz, from Dec 2016 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 Johann Steiz has played.
What does Johann Steiz play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Johann Steiz opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Steiz answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Johann Steiz play as White?
As White, Johann Steiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Steiz play as Black?
As Black, Johann Steiz most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Johann Steiz's FIDE rating?
Johann Steiz is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Johann Steiz played?
Our database contains 84 games by Johann Steiz, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Steiz?
84 games by Johann Steiz 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.