Prepare against Benedikt Schwarz
Austria · World #45,327 classical · FIDE ID 1643932
Our database contains 76 games by Benedikt Schwarz, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Schwarz 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 | 1,912 | 1,924 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,924 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 29 | 15 | 32 | 38.2% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Bf4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 86.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Benedikt Schwarz's chess games
All 76 games by Benedikt Schwarz in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Anna-Lena Schnegg | 2,185 | ch-AUT Blitz | B06 |
| Apr 2020 | Renata Kosc | 1,988 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C11 |
| Aug 2018 | Walter Pregl | 1,976 | 2nd Innsbruck Open B | D10 |
| Aug 2018 | Andreas Wieser | 1,947 | 2nd Innsbruck Open B | C01 |
| Aug 2017 | Herbert Erlacher | 1,878 | 1st Innsbruck Open B | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,026 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2015 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Schwarz's chess games?
76 games by Benedikt Schwarz, from May 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 Benedikt Schwarz has played.
What does Benedikt Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Benedikt Schwarz opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Schwarz answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Schwarz play as White?
As White, Benedikt Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Rat Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Schwarz most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Benedikt Schwarz's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Schwarz is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Benedikt Schwarz played?
Our database contains 76 games by Benedikt Schwarz, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Schwarz?
76 games by Benedikt Schwarz 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.