Prepare against Michael Steiger
DEU · World #49,479 classical · FIDE ID 12912000
Our database contains 167 games by Michael Steiger, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Steiger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Steiger 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 | 1,895 | 2,016 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 50 | 82 | 35 | 29.9% |
| As White | 89 | 26 | 44 | 19 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 24 | 38 | 16 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Steiger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Steiger's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 61.8% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 27 | 30.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steiger usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steiger usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Steiger usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Steiger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 91.2% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Michael Steiger's chess games
All 167 games by Michael Steiger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 82 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Holger Namyslo | 2,168 | ch-GER Seniors 65 34th | B20 |
| Feb 2017 | Hans-Rudolf Kreutzkamp | 2,137 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B73 |
| Apr 2019 | Andreas Schulze | 2,135 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Georg Schweiger | 2,086 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D01 |
| Apr 2022 | Bernhard Weber | 2,065 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,993 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,905 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,057 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Steiger's chess games?
167 games by Michael Steiger, from Jul 2013 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 Michael Steiger has played.
What does Michael Steiger play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Michael Steiger opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Steiger answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Steiger play as White?
As White, Michael Steiger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Steiger play as Black?
As Black, Michael Steiger most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Michael Steiger's FIDE rating?
Michael Steiger is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Michael Steiger played?
Our database contains 167 games by Michael Steiger, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 82 draws, 35 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Steiger?
167 games by Michael Steiger 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.