Prepare against Johannes Steindl
FM · Austria · World #4,168 classical · FIDE ID 1643266
Our database contains 377 games by Johannes Steindl, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Steindl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Steindl 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 | 2,298 | 2,351 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,246 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 150 | 78 | 149 | 39.8% |
| As White | 190 | 91 | 35 | 64 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 187 | 59 | 43 | 85 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Steindl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Steindl's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 91.1% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.8% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Steindl usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Steindl usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Steindl usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Steindl usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Steindl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Steindl usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 45.9% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.5% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 86.0% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Johannes Steindl's chess games
All 377 games by Johannes Steindl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Aug 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: 150 wins, 78 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Uwe Boensch | 2,561 | chT-AUT 1617 | B81 |
| Apr 2020 | Aman Hambleton | 2,454 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Feb 2020 | Dominik Horvath | 2,450 | Graz Open A | D77 |
| May 2020 | Kirill Shubin | 2,429 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| Nov 2023 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,428 | chT-AUT 2324 | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 84 | 36 | 2,220 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2025 | 27 | 7.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 2,277 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,489 |
| ch-Vienna | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Steindl's chess games?
377 games by Johannes Steindl, from Oct 2013 to Aug 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 Johannes Steindl has played.
What does Johannes Steindl play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Johannes Steindl opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Steindl answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Johannes Steindl play as White?
As White, Johannes Steindl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Steindl play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Steindl most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Johannes Steindl's FIDE rating?
Johannes Steindl is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Johannes Steindl played?
Our database contains 377 games by Johannes Steindl, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 78 draws, 149 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Steindl?
377 games by Johannes Steindl 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.