Prepare against Andreas Schnabl
Austria · World #27,488 classical · FIDE ID 1621238
When preparing against Andreas Schnabl, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Andreas Schnabl, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Schnabl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Schnabl 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 | 2,001 | 2,108 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,099 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,067 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27.8% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Schnabl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Schnabl's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schnabl usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schnabl usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schnabl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Andreas Schnabl's chess games
All 54 games by Andreas Schnabl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Nenad Ristic | 2,376 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Killian Delaney | 2,247 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B15 |
| Aug 2018 | Ondrej Svanda | 2,241 | 2nd Innsbruck Open A | C56 |
| Aug 2019 | Dieter Pilz | 2,152 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | A14 |
| Sep 2019 | Ruben Bernardi | 2,147 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 1995 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,918 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,861 |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,712 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,921 |
| chT-AUT2W 2425 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Schnabl's chess games?
54 games by Andreas Schnabl, from Oct 2006 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 Schnabl has played.
What does Andreas Schnabl play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Andreas Schnabl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Schnabl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Schnabl play as White?
As White, Andreas Schnabl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Schnabl play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Schnabl most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Andreas Schnabl's FIDE rating?
Andreas Schnabl is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Andreas Schnabl played?
Our database contains 54 games by Andreas Schnabl, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Schnabl?
54 games by Andreas Schnabl 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.