Prepare against Wolfgang Steiger
FM · DEU · World #8,333 classical · FIDE ID 4629736
Our database contains 296 games by Wolfgang Steiger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Steiger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Steiger 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 | 2,199 | 2,328 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 123 | 98 | 75 | 41.6% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 45 | 31 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 68 | 53 | 44 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Steiger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Steiger's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 93 | 71.0% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 16.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 10.7% | 60.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nc3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Steiger usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steiger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 79.0% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Steiger's chess games
All 296 games by Wolfgang Steiger 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: 123 wins, 98 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 35 | 22/7/6 | 62.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,445 | Oberliga Baden 9192 | B39 |
| Feb 1997 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,425 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | D24 |
| Mar 2015 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,410 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | D02 |
| Mar 2009 | Charles Partos | 2,346 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | D20 |
| Sep 1994 | Branko Zelic | 2,330 | Oberliga Baden 9495 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 1992 | 19 | 11 | 2,314 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Steiger's chess games?
296 games by Wolfgang Steiger, 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 Wolfgang Steiger has played.
What does Wolfgang Steiger play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Steiger opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Steiger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Steiger play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Steiger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 62.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Steiger play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Steiger most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Wolfgang Steiger's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Steiger is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Wolfgang Steiger played?
Our database contains 296 games by Wolfgang Steiger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 98 draws, 75 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Steiger?
296 games by Wolfgang Steiger 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.