Prepare against Pieter Steen
Belgium · World #23,961 classical · FIDE ID 204404
Our database contains 122 games by Pieter Steen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pieter Steen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pieter Steen 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 | 2,025 | 2,174 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,044 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 41 | 39 | 42 | 33.6% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pieter Steen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pieter Steen's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 87.1% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Steen usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Steen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Steen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Steen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Steen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Steen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Pieter Steen's chess games
All 122 games by Pieter Steen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Quinten Ducarmon | 2,479 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | E49 |
| Dec 2006 | Bruno Laurent | 2,400 | chT-BEL 0607 | E00 |
| Feb 2006 | Mark Smits | 2,259 | chT-BEL 0506 | E87 |
| Oct 1980 | Guenther Hamann | 2,230 | Bundesliga 2-1980/81 North | D05 |
| Jul 2004 | Wim Barbier | 2,185 | ch-BEL Open B | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 16 | 7 | 2,070 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 14 | 8 | 1,925 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Bundesliga 2-1980/81 North | 1980 | 7 | 5 | 2,401 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pieter Steen's chess games?
122 games by Pieter Steen, from Apr 2003 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 Pieter Steen has played.
What does Pieter Steen play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Pieter Steen opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pieter Steen answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pieter Steen play as White?
As White, Pieter Steen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pieter Steen play as Black?
As Black, Pieter Steen most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Pieter Steen's FIDE rating?
Pieter Steen is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pieter Steen played?
Our database contains 122 games by Pieter Steen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pieter Steen?
122 games by Pieter Steen 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.