Prepare against Josef Steinmacher
DEU · World #30,610 classical · FIDE ID 4619048
Our database contains 386 games by Josef Steinmacher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Steinmacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Steinmacher 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 | 1,982 | 2,105 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,041 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,031 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 106 | 133 | 147 | 27.5% |
| As White | 206 | 63 | 68 | 75 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 180 | 43 | 65 | 72 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Steinmacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Steinmacher's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 90.3% | 45.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Steinmacher usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 76 | 88.4% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 86.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
Josef Steinmacher's chess games
All 386 games by Josef Steinmacher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 106 wins, 133 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 3/7/12 | 13.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 18 | 2/6/10 | 11.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Vlastimil Nedela | 2,385 | 5th Filseck Open | D94 |
| Feb 2004 | Robert Fiala | 2,331 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | C54 |
| Jan 1997 | Richard Dudek | 2,330 | BL2-Sued 9798 | B13 |
| Jun 2003 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,323 | 10th Hohenloher Open | B14 |
| Aug 2001 | Peter Rahls | 2,320 | 4th Pyramiden Franken Cup | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 62 | 25 | 2,089 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1993 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Baden MTB | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Baden Young Seniors | 1994 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,130 |
| Baden MA | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Steinmacher's chess games?
386 games by Josef Steinmacher, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Steinmacher has played.
What does Josef Steinmacher play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Josef Steinmacher opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Steinmacher answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Steinmacher play as White?
As White, Josef Steinmacher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Steinmacher play as Black?
As Black, Josef Steinmacher most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Josef Steinmacher's FIDE rating?
Josef Steinmacher is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Josef Steinmacher played?
Our database contains 386 games by Josef Steinmacher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 133 draws, 147 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Steinmacher?
386 games by Josef Steinmacher 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.