Prepare against Steffen Meissner
DEU · World #44,685 classical · FIDE ID 4695631
When preparing against Steffen Meissner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (53%).
Our database contains 83 games by Steffen Meissner, covering Jan 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Meissner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Meissner 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 | 1,916 | 2,034 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 14 | 40 | 34.9% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Meissner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Meissner's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 38.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.4% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Meissner usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Meissner usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Meissner usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Steffen Meissner's chess games
All 83 games by Steffen Meissner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Nov 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Hubert Beutel | 2,215 | Regensburg Open | E62 |
| Dec 2015 | Thomas Bagatsch | 2,114 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | C45 |
| Mar 2006 | Lion Pfeufer | 2,004 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | B33 |
| Apr 2021 | Manfred Schoeneberg | 1,941 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B30 |
| Apr 2020 | Jan Erik Schaper | 1,704 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,719 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,544 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,659 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Regensburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Meissner's chess games?
83 games by Steffen Meissner, from Jan 2004 to Nov 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 Meissner has played.
What does Steffen Meissner play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Steffen Meissner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Meissner answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Steffen Meissner play as White?
As White, Steffen Meissner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Meissner play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Meissner most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Steffen Meissner's FIDE rating?
Steffen Meissner is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Steffen Meissner played?
Our database contains 83 games by Steffen Meissner, covering Jan 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Meissner?
83 games by Steffen Meissner 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.