Prepare against Thomas Steinmetzer
DEU · World #10,706 classical · FIDE ID 4689690
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Steinmetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Steinmetzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Steinmetzer 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 | 2,159 | 2,253 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 81 | 68 | 56 | 39.5% |
| As White | 97 | 41 | 30 | 26 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 108 | 40 | 38 | 30 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Steinmetzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Steinmetzer's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 97.9% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Steinmetzer usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Steinmetzer usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Steinmetzer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Steinmetzer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 96.4% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Thomas Steinmetzer's chess games
All 205 games by Thomas Steinmetzer 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: 81 wins, 68 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,448 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B42 |
| Feb 2019 | Guido Kern | 2,286 | NRW Class1 1819 | E05 |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Quast | 2,283 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | C26 |
| Apr 2008 | Falk Hoffmeyer | 2,271 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | B15 |
| Apr 2023 | Reinhard Bonnmann | 2,261 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 35 | 21 | 2,168 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Steinmetzer's chess games?
205 games by Thomas Steinmetzer, 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 Thomas Steinmetzer has played.
What does Thomas Steinmetzer play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Thomas Steinmetzer opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Steinmetzer answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Steinmetzer play as White?
As White, Thomas Steinmetzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Steinmetzer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Steinmetzer most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Thomas Steinmetzer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Steinmetzer is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Thomas Steinmetzer played?
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Steinmetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 68 draws, 56 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Steinmetzer?
205 games by Thomas Steinmetzer 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.