Prepare against Stefan Steiner
FM · Austria · World #5,039 classical · FIDE ID 1614509
When preparing against Stefan Steiner, expect 1.Nf3 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Stefan Steiner, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan 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 | 2,272 | 2,355 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 90 | 104 | 58 | 35.7% |
| As White | 130 | 55 | 53 | 22 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 35 | 51 | 36 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Steiner's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 106 | 81.5% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 11.5% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 17 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 54.3% | 48.0% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 26.1% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Stefan Steiner's chess games
All 252 games by Stefan Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 90 wins, 104 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Peter Froehlich | 2,390 | 13th Donau Open | A30 |
| Apr 2015 | Mladen Trbojevic | 2,365 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | D00 |
| Apr 2015 | Kurt Petschar | 2,304 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | E11 |
| Apr 2015 | Josef Jurek | 2,301 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | A30 |
| Dec 2011 | Walter Wittmann | 2,300 | chT2M-AUT 1112 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,149 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,274 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,249 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| chT2M-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,311 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| 29th Latschach Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Steiner's chess games?
252 games by Stefan Steiner, from Jan 2004 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 Stefan Steiner has played.
What does Stefan Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Stefan Steiner opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Steiner answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...Nc6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Stefan Steiner play as White?
As White, Stefan Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Steiner most often plays: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Stefan Steiner's FIDE rating?
Stefan Steiner is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Stefan Steiner played?
Our database contains 252 games by Stefan Steiner, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 104 draws, 58 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Steiner?
252 games by Stefan 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.