Prepare against Peter Markus Steiner
DEU · World #118,593 classical · FIDE ID 12938491
When preparing against Peter Markus Steiner, expect 1.b4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 57 games by Peter Markus Steiner, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Markus Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Markus 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 | 1,677 | 1,904 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 29.8% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Markus Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Markus Steiner's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bb2 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Steiner usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Peter Markus Steiner's chess games
All 57 games by Peter Markus Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Peter Noras | 1,929 | 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D11 |
| Jul 2019 | Gerd Schowalter | 1,892 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | D11 |
| Mar 2026 | Runar Isleifsson | 1,860 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C15 |
| Jul 2019 | Toon Mentink | 1,839 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | A48 |
| Mar 2026 | George Lekoudis | 1,814 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Baden JS | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Pfalz HT2 87th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-Baden U1700 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,423 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Markus Steiner's chess games?
57 games by Peter Markus Steiner, from Sep 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 Peter Markus Steiner has played.
What does Peter Markus Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Peter Markus Steiner opens with 1.b4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Markus Steiner answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...b5 (30% of games).
What openings does Peter Markus Steiner play as White?
As White, Peter Markus Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Markus Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Peter Markus Steiner most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Peter Markus Steiner's FIDE rating?
Peter Markus Steiner is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Peter Markus Steiner played?
Our database contains 57 games by Peter Markus Steiner, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Markus Steiner?
57 games by Peter Markus 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.