Prepare against David Schirmbeck
Austria · World #158,476 classical · FIDE ID 1668641
When preparing against David Schirmbeck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 58 games by David Schirmbeck, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Schirmbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Schirmbeck 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 | 1,572 | 1,572 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 28 | 3 | 27 | 48.3% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schirmbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schirmbeck's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
David Schirmbeck's chess games
All 58 games by David Schirmbeck in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Philip Aschenbrenner | 1,661 | ch-AUT U10 Online Rapid | B70 |
| Dec 2020 | Maximilian Sonnleitner | 1,620 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | B70 |
| Dec 2020 | Jonas Kriha | 1,620 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | C65 |
| Dec 2020 | Julian Pavlov | 1,620 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | C50 |
| Dec 2020 | Alain Daniel Mena Cortes | 1,564 | ch-AUT U10 Online Rapid | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U08 | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,013 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,339 |
| ch-AUT U10 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,714 |
| ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,686 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,387 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,212 |
| chT-AUT U18 rapid | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,341 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schirmbeck's chess games?
58 games by David Schirmbeck, from Sep 2019 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 David Schirmbeck has played.
What does David Schirmbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, David Schirmbeck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schirmbeck answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does David Schirmbeck play as White?
As White, David Schirmbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schirmbeck play as Black?
As Black, David Schirmbeck most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is David Schirmbeck's FIDE rating?
David Schirmbeck is currently rated 1,572 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,572 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Schirmbeck played?
Our database contains 58 games by David Schirmbeck, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schirmbeck?
58 games by David Schirmbeck 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.