Prepare against Alexander Schein
Austria · World #59,956 classical · FIDE ID 1649884
When preparing against Alexander Schein, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 38 games by Alexander Schein, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Schein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Schein 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 | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,845 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 34.2% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Schein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Schein's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Schein usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schein usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schein usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Schein's chess games
All 38 games by Alexander Schein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Christian Iro | 2,081 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B18 |
| Apr 2020 | Johannes Lerch | 2,005 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B72 |
| Apr 2020 | Renata Kosc | 1,988 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Dietmar Heinritz | 1,887 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B02 |
| Apr 2020 | Qingxia Chen | 1,776 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,749 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,566 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 16th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open C | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Schein's chess games?
38 games by Alexander Schein, from Oct 2015 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 Alexander Schein has played.
What does Alexander Schein play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alexander Schein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Schein answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Schein play as White?
As White, Alexander Schein's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Schein play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Schein most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Albin Countergambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexander Schein's FIDE rating?
Alexander Schein is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Schein played?
Our database contains 38 games by Alexander Schein, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Schein?
38 games by Alexander Schein 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.