Prepare against Julian Steinbach
DEU · World #71,058 classical · FIDE ID 16247973
When preparing against Julian Steinbach, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Julian Steinbach, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Steinbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Steinbach 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 | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Steinbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Steinbach's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Steinbach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Steinbach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Steinbach usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Steinbach usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Julian Steinbach's chess games
All 35 games by Julian Steinbach in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Philipp Reitz | 1,975 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Jannik Rothenberg | 1,889 | chT-GER U20 | A55 |
| Dec 2018 | Alva Glinzner | 1,842 | JBLN West 1819 | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Andreas Weber | 1,714 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C57 |
| May 2018 | Georges Marechal | 1,682 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,615 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Steinitz | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,544 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Steinbach's chess games?
35 games by Julian Steinbach, from Sep 2017 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 Julian Steinbach has played.
What does Julian Steinbach play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Julian Steinbach opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Steinbach answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julian Steinbach play as White?
As White, Julian Steinbach's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Steinbach play as Black?
As Black, Julian Steinbach most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Julian Steinbach's FIDE rating?
Julian Steinbach is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julian Steinbach played?
Our database contains 35 games by Julian Steinbach, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Steinbach?
35 games by Julian Steinbach 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.