Prepare against Steffen Morschel
DEU · World #74,776 classical · FIDE ID 4619820
When preparing against Steffen Morschel, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Steffen Morschel, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Morschel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Morschel 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 | 1,806 | 1,915 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 16.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 7.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Morschel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Morschel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Morschel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Morschel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Morschel usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Morschel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Morschel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Steffen Morschel's chess games
All 42 games by Steffen Morschel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Ulrich Spies | 1,857 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | A38 |
| Jan 2017 | Uwe Liebe | 1,830 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | C01 |
| Oct 2015 | Richard Gajewski | 1,718 | 14th Forchheim Open B | A17 |
| Jan 2020 | Peter Schneider | 1,634 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | A53 |
| Feb 2017 | Fred Schotanus | 1,579 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,744 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,557 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,735 |
| 14th Forchheim Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Morschel's chess games?
42 games by Steffen Morschel, from Nov 2015 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 Morschel has played.
What does Steffen Morschel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Steffen Morschel opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Morschel answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steffen Morschel play as White?
As White, Steffen Morschel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Morschel play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Morschel most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Steffen Morschel's FIDE rating?
Steffen Morschel is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Steffen Morschel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Steffen Morschel, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Morschel?
42 games by Steffen Morschel 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.