Prepare against Tim Steiner
CM · United States · World #58,940 classical · FIDE ID 2025922
When preparing against Tim Steiner, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%).
Our database contains 71 games by Tim Steiner, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tim Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Steiner 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 | 1,861 | 2,237 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 32 | 8 | 31 | 45.1% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Steiner's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 72.2% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Tim Steiner's chess games
All 71 games by Tim Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Nov 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: 32 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Apr 2024 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Sep 2007 | Movses Movsisyan | 2,257 | 26th North American Open | D85 |
| May 2010 | Jeffrey Mitchell | 2,089 | 28th North American Open | B12 |
| May 2009 | Shaun Graham | 2,082 | 27th North American Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 26th North American Open | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,432 |
| 28th North American Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,103 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,079 |
| Tulsa Okie Open | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| 27th North American Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| 1st Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
| Tulsa Okie Challengers | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Steiner's chess games?
71 games by Tim Steiner, from Oct 2005 to Nov 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 Tim Steiner has played.
What does Tim Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tim Steiner opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Steiner answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Tim Steiner play as White?
As White, Tim Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Tim Steiner most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tim Steiner's FIDE rating?
Tim Steiner is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Tim Steiner played?
Our database contains 71 games by Tim Steiner, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Steiner?
71 games by Tim Steiner 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.