Prepare against Aaron Schwan
DEU · World #19,154 classical · FIDE ID 34603220
When preparing against Aaron Schwan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 40 games by Aaron Schwan, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Schwan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Schwan 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 | 2,065 | 2,111 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Schwan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Schwan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schwan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Schwan usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schwan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Aaron Schwan's chess games
All 40 games by Aaron Schwan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Luca Englert | 1,835 | chT-GER U14 | B41 |
| Aug 2022 | Livius Bongardt | 1,756 | chT-GER U14 | C55 |
| Aug 2022 | Midhulan Aravindan | 1,642 | chT-GER U14 | B23 |
| Jun 2020 | Quirin Fischer | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | B21 |
| Jun 2020 | Soeren Bender | 1,477 | DSOL 07 Liga Gr-C 1st | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,473 |
| DSOL 07 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 5 | 5 | 1,706 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,479 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| 2nd Munich Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Schwan's chess games?
40 games by Aaron Schwan, from Sep 2020 to Aug 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 Aaron Schwan has played.
What does Aaron Schwan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Aaron Schwan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Schwan answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Aaron Schwan play as White?
As White, Aaron Schwan's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Schwan play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Schwan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Aaron Schwan's FIDE rating?
Aaron Schwan is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Aaron Schwan played?
Our database contains 40 games by Aaron Schwan, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Schwan?
40 games by Aaron Schwan 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.