Prepare against Martin Steinert
Austria · World #35,547 classical · FIDE ID 1604090
Our database contains 175 games by Martin Steinert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Steinert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Steinert 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 | 1,956 | 2,146 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,095 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 2,140 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 62 | 34 | 79 | 35.4% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 15 | 38 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 29 | 19 | 41 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Steinert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Steinert's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 53.5% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 22.1% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.1% | 30.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.0% | 41.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Steinert usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 28.6% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 57.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 31.4% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Martin Steinert's chess games
All 175 games by Martin Steinert 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: 62 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Tomas Oral | 2,335 | Graz Open | A49 |
| Jan 2001 | Michael Sulyok | 2,272 | Oberwart Open | A20 |
| Jan 1999 | Anton Strauss | 2,267 | Oberwart Open | D32 |
| Jan 1999 | Stefan Spirk | 2,250 | Graz Open A | A11 |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Hebesberger | 2,240 | Graz Open A | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2002 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Graz Open A | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,305 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 1 | 1,885 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Steinert's chess games?
175 games by Martin Steinert, 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 Martin Steinert has played.
What does Martin Steinert play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Martin Steinert opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Steinert answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Martin Steinert play as White?
As White, Martin Steinert's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Steinert play as Black?
As Black, Martin Steinert most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Martin Steinert's FIDE rating?
Martin Steinert is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Martin Steinert played?
Our database contains 175 games by Martin Steinert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Steinert?
175 games by Martin Steinert 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.