Prepare against Matthias Steinhart
DEU · World #110,144 classical · FIDE ID 24615340
When preparing against Matthias Steinhart, expect 1.e4 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 113 games by Matthias Steinhart, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Steinhart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Steinhart 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 | 1,701 | 1,900 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 26 | 34 | 53 | 23.0% |
| As White | 57 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 19.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Steinhart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Steinhart's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Matthias Steinhart's chess games
All 113 games by Matthias Steinhart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 34 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Marcel Kasten | 2,049 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C77 |
| May 2015 | Alexander Goetzfried | 1,893 | chB-Stuttgart Open | D07 |
| Mar 2017 | Klaus Bergen | 1,892 | Bad Woerishofen Open 33rd | B48 |
| May 2015 | Thomas Gruenert | 1,826 | chB-Stuttgart Open | D07 |
| May 2006 | Thomas Krain | 1,819 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 26 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,644 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2006 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,638 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,967 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Steinhart's chess games?
113 games by Matthias Steinhart, from Apr 2005 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 Matthias Steinhart has played.
What does Matthias Steinhart play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Matthias Steinhart opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Steinhart answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Steinhart play as White?
As White, Matthias Steinhart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Steinhart play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Steinhart most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Matthias Steinhart's FIDE rating?
Matthias Steinhart is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Matthias Steinhart played?
Our database contains 113 games by Matthias Steinhart, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 34 draws, 53 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Steinhart?
113 games by Matthias Steinhart 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.