Prepare against Bernhard Schwarz
Namibia · World #72,571 classical · FIDE ID 15201228
When preparing against Bernhard Schwarz, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 58 games by Bernhard Schwarz, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard 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 | 1,813 | 1,875 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,817 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,807 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 12 | 4 | 42 | 20.7% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 71.4% | 32.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Schwarz's chess games
All 58 games by Bernhard Schwarz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Orlando Andres Leon Archibaldo | 2,220 | Online Olym Div3 E | D00 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexis Antonio Aristigueta Almeida | 2,156 | Kazan BRICS Games Rapid Team | A00 |
| Jun 2024 | Al Taher Abdulrahman Mohammad | 2,105 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | B67 |
| Jun 2024 | Kubot Maksudshoev | 2,030 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | B33 |
| Jun 2024 | Georgiy Shavlohov | 1,928 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 1,724 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,017 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Rapid Team | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,926 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-Africa 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,635 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Schwarz's chess games?
58 games by Bernhard Schwarz, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Bernhard Schwarz has played.
What does Bernhard Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Bernhard Schwarz opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Schwarz answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Schwarz play as White?
As White, Bernhard Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Schwarz most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bernhard Schwarz's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Schwarz is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Bernhard Schwarz played?
Our database contains 58 games by Bernhard Schwarz, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Schwarz?
58 games by Bernhard 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.