Prepare against Bernd Schwagrowski
DEU · World #88,594 classical · FIDE ID 24639826
When preparing against Bernd Schwagrowski, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Bernd Schwagrowski, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Schwagrowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Schwagrowski 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 | 1,765 | 1,799 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 33 | 36 | 89 | 20.9% |
| As White | 78 | 15 | 18 | 45 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Schwagrowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Schwagrowski's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 69 | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 32.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues d4 (35.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Schwagrowski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 100.0% | 22.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Bernd Schwagrowski's chess games
All 158 games by Bernd Schwagrowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 33 wins, 36 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 6/13/15 | 17.6% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Joachim Rudolph | 1,831 | ch-GER Seniors | A48 |
| Mar 2004 | Harald Stemmer | 1,772 | 11th ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Werner Scholz | 1,763 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | D15 |
| Mar 2004 | Eduard Fiedler | 1,687 | 11th ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors | D11 |
| Oct 2002 | Karlheinz Roth | 1,632 | 12th Wch Seniors | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,497 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 1,542 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,587 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors 10th | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,435 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,414 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,456 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp-B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,500 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Schwagrowski's chess games?
158 games by Bernd Schwagrowski, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Schwagrowski has played.
What does Bernd Schwagrowski play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Bernd Schwagrowski opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Schwagrowski answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bernd Schwagrowski play as White?
As White, Bernd Schwagrowski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (34 games, 17.6% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Schwagrowski play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Schwagrowski most often plays: Ruy Lopez (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Bernd Schwagrowski's FIDE rating?
Bernd Schwagrowski is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Bernd Schwagrowski played?
Our database contains 158 games by Bernd Schwagrowski, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 36 draws, 89 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Schwagrowski?
158 games by Bernd Schwagrowski 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.