Prepare against Pavel Steiner
Czechia · World #62,150 classical · FIDE ID 338516
When preparing against Pavel Steiner, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 62 games by Pavel Steiner, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Steiner 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 | 1,848 | 1,932 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 11 | 15 | 36 | 17.7% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Steiner's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 88.6% | 30.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Pavel Steiner's chess games
All 62 games by Pavel Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Jaroslav Volf | 2,126 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | B17 |
| May 2011 | Jaroslav Vojtech | 2,113 | Hradec Kralove Sten Open | C11 |
| Dec 2012 | Roman Vicenec | 2,049 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | D60 |
| Jan 2000 | Jindrich Korsa | 2,021 | chTV-CZE 0001 | A48 |
| Feb 2014 | Ondrej Beranek | 1,902 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,886 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,813 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,788 |
| Klatovy Open A | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| Znojmo Open B | 1997 | 5 | 1 | – |
| Hradec Kralove Sten Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,920 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Steiner's chess games?
62 games by Pavel Steiner, from May 2010 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 Pavel Steiner has played.
What does Pavel Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Pavel Steiner opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Steiner answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Pavel Steiner play as White?
As White, Pavel Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Steiner most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Pavel Steiner's FIDE rating?
Pavel Steiner is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Pavel Steiner played?
Our database contains 62 games by Pavel Steiner, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (17.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Steiner?
62 games by Pavel Steiner 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.