Prepare against Rudolf Steinkellner
Norway · World #94,767 classical · FIDE ID 1511432
When preparing against Rudolf Steinkellner, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 114 games by Rudolf Steinkellner, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Steinkellner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Steinkellner 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 | 1,744 | 1,833 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,781 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,654 | 1,739 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 41 | 20 | 53 | 36.0% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 11 | 28 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Steinkellner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Steinkellner's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 55.9% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 39.0% | 41.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Steinkellner usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 36.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Rudolf Steinkellner's chess games
All 114 games by Rudolf Steinkellner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 20 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Karel Glacner | 1,766 | 1st Brno Open | B28 |
| Jul 2018 | Bjarne J. Engevik | 1,750 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | B13 |
| Nov 2010 | Ewald Haslinger | 1,718 | 1st Brno Open | D60 |
| Nov 2014 | Walter Voith | 1,650 | 6th Plzen Open | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | John Christian Hanssen | 1,648 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 1997 | 16 | 7.5 | – |
| Tromsoe Open B | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NOR Club | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,809 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,534 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,414 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Steinkellner's chess games?
114 games by Rudolf Steinkellner, from Jan 2011 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 Rudolf Steinkellner has played.
What does Rudolf Steinkellner play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Rudolf Steinkellner opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Steinkellner answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Steinkellner play as White?
As White, Rudolf Steinkellner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Steinkellner play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Steinkellner most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Rudolf Steinkellner's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Steinkellner is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,654 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Rudolf Steinkellner played?
Our database contains 114 games by Rudolf Steinkellner, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 20 draws, 53 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Steinkellner?
114 games by Rudolf Steinkellner 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.