Prepare against Marcus ter Steeg
DEU · World #42,748 classical · FIDE ID 24676799
Our database contains 193 games by Marcus ter Steeg, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcus ter Steeg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus ter Steeg 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 | 1,923 | 2,112 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 78 | 53 | 62 | 40.4% |
| As White | 95 | 46 | 26 | 23 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 32 | 27 | 39 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus ter Steeg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus ter Steeg's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 91.6% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Steeg usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Steeg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steeg usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Steeg usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steeg usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Steeg usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 23.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
Marcus ter Steeg's chess games
All 193 games by Marcus ter Steeg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 53 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | John Anderson | 2,247 | 91st Hastings Masters Open | B43 |
| Mar 2015 | Rafael Torres-Kuckel | 2,173 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1415 | E94 |
| Jan 2014 | Marlena Chlost | 2,167 | 89th Hastings Masters Open | D11 |
| Aug 2014 | Ekkehard Schnoor | 2,165 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | A30 |
| Apr 2018 | Ansgar Haberhausen | 2,149 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,885 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,243 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus ter Steeg's chess games?
193 games by Marcus ter Steeg, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Marcus ter Steeg has played.
What does Marcus ter Steeg play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Marcus ter Steeg opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus ter Steeg answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcus ter Steeg play as White?
As White, Marcus ter Steeg's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus ter Steeg play as Black?
As Black, Marcus ter Steeg most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Marcus ter Steeg's FIDE rating?
Marcus ter Steeg is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Marcus ter Steeg played?
Our database contains 193 games by Marcus ter Steeg, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 53 draws, 62 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus ter Steeg?
193 games by Marcus ter Steeg 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.