Prepare against Achim Schneuwly
CHE · World #37,987 classical · FIDE ID 1303252
Our database contains 112 games by Achim Schneuwly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Achim Schneuwly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Schneuwly 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 | 1,944 | 2,183 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 54 | 16 | 42 | 48.2% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 56.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Schneuwly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Schneuwly's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 61.8% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 25.5% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schneuwly usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Achim Schneuwly's chess games
All 112 games by Achim Schneuwly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Nicolas Grandadam | 2,344 | 113th ch-SUI | D05 |
| Jan 1997 | Alfred Weindl | 2,335 | Pizol Open | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Schian | 2,320 | Bern Open | A55 |
| Apr 2009 | Marco Lehmann | 2,263 | Lenk Open 21st | E94 |
| Jan 1998 | Hans Karl | 2,255 | Pizol Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 17 | 12 | 2,426 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,343 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,987 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,902 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 8 | 8 | 2,240 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,349 |
| 113th ch-SUI | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Schneuwly's chess games?
112 games by Achim Schneuwly, from Apr 2003 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 Achim Schneuwly has played.
What does Achim Schneuwly play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Achim Schneuwly opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Schneuwly answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games).
What openings does Achim Schneuwly play as White?
As White, Achim Schneuwly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Schneuwly play as Black?
As Black, Achim Schneuwly most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Achim Schneuwly's FIDE rating?
Achim Schneuwly is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Achim Schneuwly played?
Our database contains 112 games by Achim Schneuwly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Schneuwly?
112 games by Achim Schneuwly 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.