Prepare against Nitzan Steinberg
GM · Israel · World #259 classical · FIDE ID 2801795
When preparing against Nitzan Steinberg, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 41.0% over 83 games.
Our database contains 2,081 games by Nitzan Steinberg, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nitzan Steinberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nitzan Steinberg 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 | 2,560 | 2,565 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,517 | 2,520 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,488 | 2,491 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,081 | 1,171 | 333 | 577 | 56.3% |
| As White | 1,055 | 633 | 179 | 243 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 1,026 | 538 | 154 | 334 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nitzan Steinberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nitzan Steinberg's side.
First moves as White (1,055 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 783 | 74.2% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 148 | 14.0% | 80.1% |
| d4 | 113 | 10.7% | 82.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.0% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues d4 (57.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 80.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues g3 (82.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues g3 (84.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 326 | 75.8% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 68 | 15.8% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 22 | 5.1% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.6% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Nitzan Steinberg's chess games
All 2,081 games by Nitzan Steinberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 1,171 wins, 333 draws, 577 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77 | 35/17/25 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 69 | 35/9/25 | 50.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 66 | 38/12/16 | 57.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 40/7/5 | 76.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 21/14/11 | 45.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 30/2/8 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 29 | 19/6/4 | 65.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 40/17/34 | 44.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 83 | 34/12/37 | 41.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 82 | 37/18/27 | 45.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 63 | 32/7/24 | 50.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 49 | 24/8/17 | 49.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 44 | 30/3/11 | 68.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 21/7/12 | 52.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 21/3/10 | 61.8% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 17/3/10 | 56.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss | D36 |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,717 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B32 |
| Jul 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,710 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,099 | 742 | 2,518 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 132 | 85 | 2,514 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 110 | 68 | 2,503 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 69 | 48.5 | 2,579 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 35 | 19 | 2,463 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 20 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Wch U12 | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 2,105 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,577 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthias Bluebaum (19 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (14 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (14 games) · Alexey Sarana (13 games) · Renato Terry (12 games) · Tuan Minh Le (10 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (10 games) · Denis Lazavik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nitzan Steinberg's chess games?
2,081 games by Nitzan Steinberg, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Nitzan Steinberg has played.
What does Nitzan Steinberg play on the first move as White?
Across 1,055 games with White in our database, Nitzan Steinberg opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nitzan Steinberg answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nitzan Steinberg play as White?
As White, Nitzan Steinberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (77 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (69 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,055 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nitzan Steinberg play as Black?
As Black, Nitzan Steinberg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (83 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (82 games, 45.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,026 games.
What is Nitzan Steinberg's FIDE rating?
Nitzan Steinberg is currently rated 2,560 in classical chess, 2,517 in rapid and 2,488 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,565 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nitzan Steinberg played?
Our database contains 2,081 games by Nitzan Steinberg, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,171 wins, 333 draws, 577 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nitzan Steinberg?
2,081 games by Nitzan Steinberg 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.