Prepare against Bernd Schneider
FM · DEU · World #10,969 classical · FIDE ID 4604555
Our database contains 278 games by Bernd Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Schneider 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 | 2,155 | 2,329 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,326 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,312 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 29.5% |
| As White | 136 | 43 | 60 | 33 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 39 | 54 | 49 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Schneider's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 64.7% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 16.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schneider usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 77.4% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 73.9% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Bernd Schneider's chess games
All 278 games by Bernd Schneider 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: 82 wins, 114 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/12/12 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,465 | BL2-Sued 0809 | B06 |
| Apr 2015 | Erik Zude | 2,381 | BL2-Sued 1415 | A52 |
| Nov 2004 | Bernd Voekler | 2,376 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B41 |
| Feb 2010 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,356 | GER CupT | B43 |
| Feb 2005 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,348 | 76th ch-GER | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2012 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,394 |
| BL2-Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 1 | 2,068 |
| 76th ch-GER | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| BL2-Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Baden 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| BL2-Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Schneider's chess games?
278 games by Bernd Schneider, 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 Bernd Schneider has played.
What does Bernd Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Bernd Schneider opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Schneider answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Bernd Schneider play as White?
As White, Bernd Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Schneider most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Bernd Schneider's FIDE rating?
Bernd Schneider is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Bernd Schneider played?
Our database contains 278 games by Bernd Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 114 draws, 82 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Schneider?
278 games by Bernd Schneider 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.