Prepare against Steffen Mages
DEU · World #12,954 classical · FIDE ID 24662208
Our database contains 59 games by Steffen Mages, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Mages's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Mages 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 | 2,129 | 2,144 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,194 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 33.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Mages's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Mages's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
| h4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mages usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mages usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Mages usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Mages usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mages usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mages usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Steffen Mages's chess games
All 59 games by Steffen Mages in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Steffen Eisele | 2,281 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | B24 |
| Feb 2019 | Holger Namyslo | 2,275 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | D44 |
| Nov 2018 | Juergen Eugen Roth | 2,228 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | E12 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Witke | 2,200 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | D15 |
| Feb 2018 | Claus Seyfried | 2,149 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,927 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,964 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Mages's chess games?
59 games by Steffen Mages, from Apr 2009 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 Mages has played.
What does Steffen Mages play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Steffen Mages opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.h4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Mages answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Steffen Mages play as White?
As White, Steffen Mages's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Mages play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Mages most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Steffen Mages's FIDE rating?
Steffen Mages is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Steffen Mages played?
Our database contains 59 games by Steffen Mages, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Mages?
59 games by Steffen Mages 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.