Prepare against Udo Steingrobe
DEU · World #27,125 classical · FIDE ID 12954039
When preparing against Udo Steingrobe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 62 games by Udo Steingrobe, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Udo Steingrobe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Steingrobe 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 | 2,004 | 2,121 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 37.1% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Steingrobe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Steingrobe's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Steingrobe usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Steingrobe usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Steingrobe usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Udo Steingrobe's chess games
All 62 games by Udo Steingrobe in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Werner Szenetra | 2,182 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | A42 |
| Jul 2018 | Willy Rosen | 2,161 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | E33 |
| Aug 2015 | Jurij Vasiljev | 2,099 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | D36 |
| Aug 2024 | Erich Krueger | 2,085 | 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | E94 |
| Aug 2015 | Roland Dyk | 2,064 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,122 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Steingrobe's chess games?
62 games by Udo Steingrobe, from Sep 2015 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 Udo Steingrobe has played.
What does Udo Steingrobe play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Udo Steingrobe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Steingrobe answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Udo Steingrobe play as White?
As White, Udo Steingrobe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Steingrobe play as Black?
As Black, Udo Steingrobe most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Udo Steingrobe's FIDE rating?
Udo Steingrobe is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Udo Steingrobe played?
Our database contains 62 games by Udo Steingrobe, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Steingrobe?
62 games by Udo Steingrobe 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.