Prepare against Steffen Puschendorf
DEU · World #22,356 classical · FIDE ID 4634322
Our database contains 249 games by Steffen Puschendorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Puschendorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Puschendorf 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 | 2,038 | 2,220 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 102 | 76 | 71 | 41.0% |
| As White | 126 | 50 | 45 | 31 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 123 | 52 | 31 | 40 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Puschendorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Puschendorf's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Puschendorf usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Puschendorf usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Puschendorf usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 56.1% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Steffen Puschendorf's chess games
All 249 games by Steffen Puschendorf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 102 wins, 76 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Marco Thinius | 2,369 | Gotha Open 8th | C10 |
| Oct 2005 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,358 | Jena Fair Open | C10 |
| Sep 2005 | Roland Knechtel | 2,310 | Schwarzburg Open | A51 |
| Nov 2005 | Christian Wagner | 2,252 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | A50 |
| Dec 2006 | Daniel Dexter | 2,243 | Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,376 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,067 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 8 | 2,402 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Puschendorf's chess games?
249 games by Steffen Puschendorf, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Puschendorf has played.
What does Steffen Puschendorf play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Steffen Puschendorf opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Puschendorf answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Steffen Puschendorf play as White?
As White, Steffen Puschendorf's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Puschendorf play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Puschendorf most often plays: French Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Steffen Puschendorf's FIDE rating?
Steffen Puschendorf is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Steffen Puschendorf played?
Our database contains 249 games by Steffen Puschendorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 76 draws, 71 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Puschendorf?
249 games by Steffen Puschendorf 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.