Prepare against Thomas Steinhauser
DEU · World #13,544 classical · FIDE ID 24630667
When preparing against Thomas Steinhauser, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Thomas Steinhauser, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Steinhauser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Steinhauser 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 | 2,123 | 2,139 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,156 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,162 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 61 | 59 | 44 | 37.0% |
| As White | 90 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Steinhauser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Steinhauser's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Steinhauser usually continues d4 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Steinhauser usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Steinhauser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 26.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Steinhauser's chess games
All 165 games by Thomas Steinhauser in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/3/4 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Udo Seidens | 2,197 | ch-Unterfranken M1 56th | B06 |
| Dec 2009 | Valeri Dalinger | 2,186 | Regionalliga NW 0910 | B21 |
| Feb 2010 | Ralf Scherer | 2,175 | Regionalliga NW 0910 | B07 |
| May 2007 | Norbert Kuhn | 2,156 | Schweinfurt Open | A00 |
| Apr 2006 | Patrick Chandler | 2,145 | ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Unterfranken HA 50th | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 60th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 56th | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| ch-UNT M2 52th | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,620 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 61th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Steinhauser's chess games?
165 games by Thomas Steinhauser, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Thomas Steinhauser has played.
What does Thomas Steinhauser play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Thomas Steinhauser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Steinhauser answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Steinhauser play as White?
As White, Thomas Steinhauser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Steinhauser play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Steinhauser most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Thomas Steinhauser's FIDE rating?
Thomas Steinhauser is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Thomas Steinhauser played?
Our database contains 165 games by Thomas Steinhauser, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Steinhauser?
165 games by Thomas Steinhauser 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.