Prepare against Jonathan Steinwidder
Austria · World #20,852 classical · FIDE ID 1681915
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Steinwidder, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Steinwidder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Steinwidder 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 | 2,050 | 2,096 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,029 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 53.5% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Steinwidder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Steinwidder's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 68.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Steinwidder usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Steinwidder usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Steinwidder usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Steinwidder usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steinwidder usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Steinwidder's chess games
All 43 games by Jonathan Steinwidder in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mikael Radnaev | 1,657 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | B80 |
| Oct 2023 | Konstantin Stoegerer | 1,650 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | E60 |
| Oct 2023 | Julian Brown | 1,553 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | C17 |
| Aug 2023 | Lin Englert | 1,481 | 29th Styrian Open U14/18 | D32 |
| Oct 2023 | Niklas Pumberger | 1,380 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 1,661 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,703 |
| 28th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,306 |
| Styrian Open U08/12 27th | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,122 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,596 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Steinwidder's chess games?
43 games by Jonathan Steinwidder, from Jun 2022 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 Jonathan Steinwidder has played.
What does Jonathan Steinwidder play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jonathan Steinwidder opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Steinwidder answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Steinwidder play as White?
As White, Jonathan Steinwidder's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Steinwidder play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Steinwidder most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jonathan Steinwidder's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Steinwidder is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Steinwidder played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Steinwidder, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Steinwidder?
43 games by Jonathan Steinwidder 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.