Prepare against Bennett Schnabel
DEU · World #20,297 classical · FIDE ID 12943290
Our database contains 249 games by Bennett Schnabel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bennett Schnabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bennett 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 | 2,055 | 2,146 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,088 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,061 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 34.1% |
| As White | 118 | 44 | 36 | 38 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 131 | 41 | 46 | 44 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bennett Schnabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bennett Schnabel's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 65.3% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 36 | 30.5% | 51.4% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 51.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nd2 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 74.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.7% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 22 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 40.5% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Bennett Schnabel's chess games
All 249 games by Bennett Schnabel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 85 wins, 82 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Georgi Orlov | 2,481 | Keres Memorial 43rd | B75 |
| Nov 2018 | Georgi Tomov | 2,330 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | A04 |
| Dec 2018 | Gunnar Lund | 2,228 | 48th Rilton Cup | B40 |
| Jan 2018 | Adela Fratila | 2,202 | Victoria Open RR | A83 |
| Oct 2016 | Patrick Boettcher | 2,150 | 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 24 | 10 | 1,842 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 1,707 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,630 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,382 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bennett Schnabel's chess games?
249 games by Bennett Schnabel, from May 2012 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 Bennett Schnabel has played.
What does Bennett Schnabel play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Bennett Schnabel opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bennett Schnabel answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bennett Schnabel play as White?
As White, Bennett Schnabel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bennett Schnabel play as Black?
As Black, Bennett Schnabel most often plays: Dutch Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Bennett Schnabel's FIDE rating?
Bennett Schnabel is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Bennett Schnabel played?
Our database contains 249 games by Bennett Schnabel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 82 draws, 82 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bennett Schnabel?
249 games by Bennett 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.