Prepare against Karl Steiner
Austria · World #33,355 classical · FIDE ID 1609092
Our database contains 132 games by Karl Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Steiner 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 | 1,967 | 2,123 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 24 | 56 | 52 | 18.2% |
| As White | 59 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 20.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 12 | 35 | 26 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Steiner's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 42.4% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 42.4% | 34.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.2% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 42.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 34.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Steiner usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Karl Steiner's chess games
All 132 games by Karl Steiner 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: 24 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D64 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A05 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Peter Rechmann | 2,255 | NRW Class1 1213 | A13 |
| Oct 2014 | Christian Voelker | 2,061 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | A48 |
| Nov 2013 | Martin Storck | 2,019 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | A18 |
| Sep 2011 | Eike Hegemann | 2,009 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | D35 |
| Jan 1998 | Helmut Hoegenwarth | 1,990 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial B | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,847 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Steiner's chess games?
132 games by Karl Steiner, 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 Karl Steiner has played.
What does Karl Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Karl Steiner opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Steiner answers 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Karl Steiner play as White?
As White, Karl Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Karl Steiner most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Karl Steiner's FIDE rating?
Karl Steiner is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Karl Steiner played?
Our database contains 132 games by Karl Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Steiner?
132 games by Karl Steiner 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.