Prepare against David Schwarz
DEU · World #19,375 classical · FIDE ID 16287614
Our database contains 144 games by David Schwarz, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,063 | 2,149 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,029 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 55 | 30 | 59 | 38.2% |
| As White | 68 | 27 | 16 | 25 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 28 | 14 | 34 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 55.9% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 42.6% | 44.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.8% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 68.8% | 37.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 20.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
David Schwarz's chess games
All 144 games by David Schwarz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 55 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | E Ronka | 2,295 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Uwe Kersten | 2,181 | 42nd Muensterland Open | D00 |
| Oct 2025 | Kai Spriestersbach | 2,178 | German Youth Teams | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Jakob Matthaei | 2,172 | German Youth Teams | A20 |
| Oct 2025 | Sebastian Haubold | 2,153 | German Youth Teams | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2,047 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,697 |
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,425 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,121 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 VR1 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schwarz's chess games?
144 games by David Schwarz, from Nov 2019 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 David Schwarz has played.
What does David Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, David Schwarz opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schwarz answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does David Schwarz play as White?
As White, David Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, David Schwarz most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is David Schwarz's FIDE rating?
David Schwarz is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Oct 2025).
How many games has David Schwarz played?
Our database contains 144 games by David Schwarz, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schwarz?
144 games by David 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.