Prepare against Steffen Eisele
FM · DEU · World #9,595 classical · FIDE ID 4629779
Our database contains 293 games by Steffen Eisele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Eisele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Eisele 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 | 2,176 | 2,302 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,273 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 119 | 78 | 96 | 40.6% |
| As White | 166 | 71 | 47 | 48 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 48 | 31 | 48 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Eisele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Eisele's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 56.6% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 53 | 31.9% | 60.4% |
| g3 | 9 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Eisele usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Eisele usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Eisele usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Eisele usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Eisele usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Eisele usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 67.4% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 50.0% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Steffen Eisele's chess games
All 293 games by Steffen Eisele 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: 119 wins, 78 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 18/14/13 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Bernd Schneider | 2,410 | BL2-Sued 1011 | B42 |
| Jan 2015 | Maximilian Meinhardt | 2,395 | BL2-Sued 1415 | C04 |
| Feb 2017 | Branimir Vujic | 2,385 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | B01 |
| Oct 2007 | Jean Netzer | 2,383 | BL2-Sued 0708 | B20 |
| Nov 2000 | Armin Huber | 2,351 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1989 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,249 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,340 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| BL2-Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
| BL2-Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Eisele's chess games?
293 games by Steffen Eisele, 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 Steffen Eisele has played.
What does Steffen Eisele play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Steffen Eisele opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Eisele answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Steffen Eisele play as White?
As White, Steffen Eisele's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Eisele play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Eisele most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Steffen Eisele's FIDE rating?
Steffen Eisele is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Steffen Eisele played?
Our database contains 293 games by Steffen Eisele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 78 draws, 96 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Eisele?
293 games by Steffen Eisele 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.