Prepare against Alexander Schinner
DEU · World #81,537 classical · FIDE ID 16231554
When preparing against Alexander Schinner, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 64 games by Alexander Schinner, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Schinner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Schinner 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 | 1,785 | 1,792 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 26 | 14 | 24 | 40.6% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Schinner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Schinner's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schinner usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schinner usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schinner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Schinner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Schinner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schinner usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Schinner's chess games
All 64 games by Alexander Schinner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Stefan Knappe | 1,884 | Bremen Silvester Open | C25 |
| Dec 2022 | Eberhard Geike | 1,780 | Bremen Silvester Open B | B21 |
| Dec 2022 | Harm Schroeder | 1,703 | Bremen Silvester Open B | D00 |
| Oct 2019 | Nico Bosselmann | 1,655 | ch-Lueneburg distr U14/16/18 | B23 |
| Jan 2020 | Kurt Fehsenfeld | 1,600 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,346 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,261 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U12 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 716 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U14/16/18 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,431 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U14 | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Schinner's chess games?
64 games by Alexander Schinner, from Feb 2019 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 Schinner has played.
What does Alexander Schinner play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alexander Schinner opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nc3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Schinner answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Schinner play as White?
As White, Alexander Schinner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Schinner play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Schinner most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Alexander Schinner's FIDE rating?
Alexander Schinner is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Alexander Schinner played?
Our database contains 64 games by Alexander Schinner, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Schinner?
64 games by Alexander Schinner 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.