Prepare against Eckehard Schneider
DEU · World #74,220 classical · FIDE ID 24675296
When preparing against Eckehard Schneider, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 32.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Eckehard Schneider, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eckehard Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eckehard Schneider 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 | 1,808 | 1,863 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 72 | 34 | 83 | 37.9% |
| As White | 93 | 34 | 19 | 40 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 38 | 15 | 43 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eckehard Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eckehard Schneider's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 98.9% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 97.8% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Eckehard Schneider's chess games
All 190 games by Eckehard Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 72 wins, 34 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 11/9/14 | 32.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/5 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Joachim Kambor | 2,086 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | E15 |
| Aug 2011 | Achim Mueller | 2,074 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B07 |
| Nov 2017 | Mario Thomas | 2,059 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | B02 |
| Aug 2011 | Matthias Bandlow | 1,988 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E14 |
| Nov 2018 | Rolf Piepenburg | 1,984 | 18th chT-GER Betriebe | E64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,693 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,612 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,665 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,596 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eckehard Schneider's chess games?
190 games by Eckehard Schneider, from Oct 2007 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 Eckehard Schneider has played.
What does Eckehard Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Eckehard Schneider opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eckehard Schneider answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eckehard Schneider play as White?
As White, Eckehard Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eckehard Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Eckehard Schneider most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Eckehard Schneider's FIDE rating?
Eckehard Schneider is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Eckehard Schneider played?
Our database contains 190 games by Eckehard Schneider, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 34 draws, 83 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eckehard Schneider?
190 games by Eckehard Schneider 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.