Prepare against Edmund Schnur
DEU · World #31,119 classical · FIDE ID 4654820
Our database contains 178 games by Edmund Schnur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edmund Schnur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edmund Schnur 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 | 1,979 | 2,195 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 76 | 45 | 57 | 42.7% |
| As White | 94 | 42 | 29 | 23 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 34 | 16 | 34 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edmund Schnur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edmund Schnur's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 73.4% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 17.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Schnur usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schnur usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schnur usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Schnur usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Schnur usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schnur usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Edmund Schnur's chess games
All 178 games by Edmund Schnur 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: 76 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Christof Sielecki | 2,410 | Recklinghausen Open | A34 |
| Jan 1999 | Claus Kedziora | 2,265 | Recklinghausen Open | B90 |
| Apr 2010 | Lars Eschke | 2,193 | 33rd SVR Open | B30 |
| Apr 2007 | Heiko Goetz | 2,173 | 30th SVR Open | C47 |
| Apr 2012 | Boris Buzov | 2,148 | 35th SVR Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2001 | 28 | 18 | 1,959 |
| SVR Open | 2017 | 21 | 16.5 | 1,899 |
| Rheinland-ch MA2 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
| 37th ch-SVR | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,903 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-SVR MTB 38th | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edmund Schnur's chess games?
178 games by Edmund Schnur, 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 Edmund Schnur has played.
What does Edmund Schnur play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Edmund Schnur opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edmund Schnur answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Edmund Schnur play as White?
As White, Edmund Schnur's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edmund Schnur play as Black?
As Black, Edmund Schnur most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Edmund Schnur's FIDE rating?
Edmund Schnur is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Edmund Schnur played?
Our database contains 178 games by Edmund Schnur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edmund Schnur?
178 games by Edmund Schnur 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.