Prepare against Kris Steen
Belgium · World #61,347 classical · FIDE ID 264571
When preparing against Kris Steen, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 42 games by Kris Steen, covering Oct 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kris Steen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kris Steen 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 | 1,852 | 1,876 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,785 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,786 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 16.7% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kris Steen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kris Steen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Steen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Steen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Steen usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Steen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 6.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Kris Steen's chess games
All 42 games by Kris Steen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Enzo Tommasini | 2,086 | ch-NATO 33rd | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Dominic Coulon | 1,813 | 34th NATO Chess | A10 |
| Sep 2019 | Jan Smit | 1,808 | 30th ch-NATO | A24 |
| Jun 2022 | Alex Lambruschini | 1,807 | 32nd ch-NATO | B70 |
| Oct 2026 | Francesca Esposito | 1,734 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,797 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 1,443 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kris Steen's chess games?
42 games by Kris Steen, from Oct 2019 to Nov 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 Kris Steen has played.
What does Kris Steen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kris Steen opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kris Steen answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games).
What openings does Kris Steen play as White?
As White, Kris Steen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kris Steen play as Black?
As Black, Kris Steen most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kris Steen's FIDE rating?
Kris Steen is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Kris Steen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Kris Steen, covering Oct 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kris Steen?
42 games by Kris Steen 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.