Prepare against Mario Steiner
CHE · World #85,880 classical · FIDE ID 1302094
When preparing against Mario Steiner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Mario Steiner, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario 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 | 1,771 | 1,893 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,787 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 3 | 31 | 34.6% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Steiner's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Steiner's chess games
All 52 games by Mario Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Peter Rutz | 2,064 | 8th Locarno Open | D00 |
| Nov 2023 | Marc Tillmann | 1,828 | Adelboden Swiss Alpine Open | C01 |
| Apr 2023 | Herve Lanois | 1,751 | 8th Locarno Open | E14 |
| Nov 2023 | Markus Stepanians | 1,696 | Adelboden Swiss Alpine Open | A80 |
| Aug 2024 | David Sigg | 1,675 | Davos Amateur Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| 8th Locarno Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,081 |
| Adelboden Swiss Alpine Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| Davos Amateur Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Davos Ski Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 14th Stein am Rhien Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,395 |
| 21st Davos Summer Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Steiner's chess games?
52 games by Mario Steiner, from Sep 2022 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 Mario Steiner has played.
What does Mario Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mario Steiner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Steiner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Steiner play as White?
As White, Mario Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Mario Steiner most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mario Steiner's FIDE rating?
Mario Steiner is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Mario Steiner played?
Our database contains 52 games by Mario Steiner, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Steiner?
52 games by Mario 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.