Prepare against Steve Schiffer
DEU · World #27,367 classical · FIDE ID 4620550
Our database contains 259 games by Steve Schiffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve Schiffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Schiffer 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 | 2,002 | 2,181 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,077 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 100 | 67 | 92 | 38.6% |
| As White | 134 | 61 | 34 | 39 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 39 | 33 | 53 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Schiffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Schiffer's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 98.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 42.6% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 35.2% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 48.8% | 22.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Steve Schiffer's chess games
All 259 games by Steve Schiffer 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: 100 wins, 67 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 11/13/19 | 25.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Gabor Kallai | 2,455 | Wiesbaden Open | B38 |
| Mar 2004 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,406 | 20th Bad Woerishofen Open | C42 |
| Nov 1999 | Holger Nothnagel | 2,314 | Hessenliga 9900 | C18 |
| Mar 2003 | Johann Fischer | 2,306 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | C84 |
| Jun 2000 | Eckhard Behnick | 2,240 | ch-Frankfurt | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2005 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,102 |
| Mainz Open | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,498 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,231 |
| ch-RLP Rp | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 11 | 3 | 2,099 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Schiffer's chess games?
259 games by Steve Schiffer, 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 Steve Schiffer has played.
What does Steve Schiffer play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Steve Schiffer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Schiffer answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Steve Schiffer play as White?
As White, Steve Schiffer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Schiffer play as Black?
As Black, Steve Schiffer most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Steve Schiffer's FIDE rating?
Steve Schiffer is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Steve Schiffer played?
Our database contains 259 games by Steve Schiffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 67 draws, 92 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Schiffer?
259 games by Steve Schiffer 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.