Prepare against Oliver Steffens
DEU · World #20,168 classical · FIDE ID 12947148
Our database contains 149 games by Oliver Steffens, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Steffens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Steffens 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 | 2,056 | 2,064 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 56 | 48 | 45 | 37.6% |
| As White | 75 | 33 | 24 | 18 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 74 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Steffens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Steffens's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 90.7% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Steffens usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Steffens usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Steffens usually continues d4 (95.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Steffens usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Steffens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Steffens usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 74.4% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Oliver Steffens's chess games
All 149 games by Oliver Steffens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 56 wins, 48 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Guido Schleicher | 2,170 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | C02 |
| Mar 2023 | Nils Heldenbergh | 2,141 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | D05 |
| Oct 2017 | Fabian Brinkmann | 2,087 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | B33 |
| Mar 2018 | Rolf Hundack | 2,085 | ch-Bremen Open | C60 |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Budzyn | 2,084 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 10 | 1,458 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 1,785 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,734 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Steffens's chess games?
149 games by Oliver Steffens, from Jul 2013 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 Oliver Steffens has played.
What does Oliver Steffens play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Oliver Steffens opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Steffens answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Oliver Steffens play as White?
As White, Oliver Steffens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Steffens play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Steffens most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Oliver Steffens's FIDE rating?
Oliver Steffens is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Oliver Steffens played?
Our database contains 149 games by Oliver Steffens, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 48 draws, 45 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Steffens?
149 games by Oliver Steffens 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.