Prepare against Andreas Schnabel
DEU · World #37,869 classical · FIDE ID 4628080
Our database contains 85 games by Andreas Schnabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Schnabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Schnabel 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 | 1,945 | 2,187 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,948 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,003 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 26 | 17 | 42 | 30.6% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Schnabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Schnabel's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 83.3% | 31.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 31.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Andreas Schnabel's chess games
All 85 games by Andreas Schnabel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 17 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A94 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Anastasios Tsiolakidis | 2,365 | 30th Politiken Cup | A31 |
| Jan 2009 | Florian Armbrust | 2,326 | 21st Staufer Open | B30 |
| Jan 2009 | David Miedema | 2,325 | 21st Staufer Open | D38 |
| Jan 1993 | Bela Schreiber | 2,310 | Cattolica Open | E60 |
| Jan 2005 | Ludwig Deglmann | 2,290 | 17th Staufer Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Cattolica Open | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,415 |
| 1st Baunatal Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| 4th Baunatal Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| 2nd Baunatal Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| 21st Staufer Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| 22nd Staufer Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Schnabel's chess games?
85 games by Andreas Schnabel, from Apr 2003 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 Andreas Schnabel has played.
What does Andreas Schnabel play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Andreas Schnabel opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Schnabel answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Andreas Schnabel play as White?
As White, Andreas Schnabel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Schnabel play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Schnabel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Andreas Schnabel's FIDE rating?
Andreas Schnabel is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Andreas Schnabel played?
Our database contains 85 games by Andreas Schnabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Schnabel?
85 games by Andreas Schnabel 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.