Prepare against Bruno Schwaegli
FM · CHE · World #6,180 classical · FIDE ID 1300695
When preparing against Bruno Schwaegli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Bruno Schwaegli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Schwaegli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Schwaegli 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 | 2,242 | 2,317 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 19 | 20 | 36 | 25.3% |
| As White | 46 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Schwaegli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Schwaegli's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 33.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schwaegli usually continues Nf3 (26.2% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Schwaegli usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schwaegli usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Bruno Schwaegli's chess games
All 75 games by Bruno Schwaegli 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 18 | 1/9/8 | 5.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,485 | Bern Open | B89 |
| Jan 1993 | Matthias Ruf | 2,425 | Bern Open | A30 |
| Jan 1988 | Stefano Tatai | 2,365 | 12th Zuerich Open | D34 |
| Jan 1988 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,360 | Lugano Open 13 | C15 |
| Jan 1994 | Manfred Heilemann | 2,285 | Bern Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2019 | 19 | 4 | 2,174 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,425 |
| 13th Zuerich Open A | 1989 | 5 | 3 | 2,378 |
| Chiasso Open | 1991 | 5 | 2 | 2,232 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,323 |
| 21st Zuerich Open B | 1997 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,106 |
| Wohlen Open | 1993 | 4 | 1 | 2,202 |
| Baden-SUI Match | 1985 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Schwaegli's chess games?
75 games by Bruno Schwaegli, 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 Bruno Schwaegli has played.
What does Bruno Schwaegli play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Bruno Schwaegli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Schwaegli answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bruno Schwaegli play as White?
As White, Bruno Schwaegli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 5.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Schwaegli play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Schwaegli most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Bruno Schwaegli's FIDE rating?
Bruno Schwaegli is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Bruno Schwaegli played?
Our database contains 75 games by Bruno Schwaegli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Schwaegli?
75 games by Bruno Schwaegli 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.