Nitzan Steinberg vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Nitzan Steinberg (2560) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Nitzan Steinberg and Matthias Bluebaum have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Steinberg leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinberg with White | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nitzan Steinberg | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Nitzan Steinberg | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nitzan Steinberg and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 17 recorded games, Nitzan Steinberg has 4 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 12 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nitzan Steinberg and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nitzan Steinberg and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.