Prepare against Carlos Schwanek
FM · Argentina · World #4,042 classical · FIDE ID 100579
Our database contains 129 games by Carlos Schwanek, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Schwanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Schwanek 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 | 2,301 | 2,316 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,280 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 48 | 40 | 41 | 37.2% |
| As White | 63 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Schwanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Schwanek's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 96.8% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Schwanek usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schwanek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Schwanek usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schwanek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schwanek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 48.7% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 14 | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Carlos Schwanek's chess games
All 129 games by Carlos Schwanek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1985 | Sergey Kudrin | 2,485 | 5th WchT U26 Group2 | E18 |
| Jan 1990 | Sergio Carlos Giardelli | 2,450 | Buenos Aires Open | A60 |
| Jan 1990 | Enrique Manuel Scarella | 2,420 | Buenos Aires BCA Open | E97 |
| Jan 1987 | Jaime Emma | 2,415 | Buenos Aires BCA | A73 |
| Jan 1987 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,410 | Buenos Aires BCA | A77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 1988 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-ARG 60th | 1986 | 14 | 6 | 2,303 |
| ch-ARG U26 | 1983 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1980 | 10 | 3 | 1,770 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 1978 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 5th WchT U26 Group2 | 1985 | 8 | 6 | 2,537 |
| Mar del Plata Promocion II | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,224 |
| Buenos Aires Konex | 1991 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Schwanek's chess games?
129 games by Carlos Schwanek, from Jan 2026 to Aug 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 Carlos Schwanek has played.
What does Carlos Schwanek play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Carlos Schwanek opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Schwanek answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Carlos Schwanek play as White?
As White, Carlos Schwanek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Schwanek play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Schwanek most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Carlos Schwanek's FIDE rating?
Carlos Schwanek is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (May 2026).
How many games has Carlos Schwanek played?
Our database contains 129 games by Carlos Schwanek, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Schwanek?
129 games by Carlos Schwanek 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.