Prepare against Bernd Schoenwaelder
DEU · World #55,056 classical · FIDE ID 24601322
Our database contains 45 games by Bernd Schoenwaelder, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Schoenwaelder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Schoenwaelder 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 | 1,874 | 2,144 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Schoenwaelder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Schoenwaelder's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 16 | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 76% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues Bb2 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schoenwaelder usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Bernd Schoenwaelder's chess games
All 45 games by Bernd Schoenwaelder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Helmut Wittmann | 2,112 | 16th Seebach Open | A00 |
| Aug 2003 | Erich Weyrauch | 2,106 | Dortmund Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2003 | Joachim Raabe | 2,089 | Dortmund Open A | A00 |
| Aug 2004 | Franziska Beltz | 1,967 | Nettetal Chessgate Open | C00 |
| Aug 2014 | Elina Otikova | 1,928 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,040 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 16th Seebach Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 11th Neckar Open A | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,149 |
| 29th Staufer Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,872 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Schoenwaelder's chess games?
45 games by Bernd Schoenwaelder, from Oct 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 Schoenwaelder has played.
What does Bernd Schoenwaelder play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Bernd Schoenwaelder opens with 1.b4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Schoenwaelder answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Schoenwaelder play as White?
As White, Bernd Schoenwaelder's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Schoenwaelder play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Schoenwaelder most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bernd Schoenwaelder's FIDE rating?
Bernd Schoenwaelder is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Bernd Schoenwaelder played?
Our database contains 45 games by Bernd Schoenwaelder, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Schoenwaelder?
45 games by Bernd Schoenwaelder 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.