Prepare against Ekkehard Schnoor
DEU · World #15,646 classical · FIDE ID 24639753
When preparing against Ekkehard Schnoor, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Ekkehard Schnoor, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekkehard Schnoor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekkehard Schnoor 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 | 2,099 | 2,177 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,115 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 74 | 57 | 106 | 31.2% |
| As White | 122 | 36 | 33 | 53 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 115 | 38 | 24 | 53 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekkehard Schnoor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekkehard Schnoor's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 76.2% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 18.0% | 61.4% |
| a3 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Schnoor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 79.4% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Ekkehard Schnoor's chess games
All 237 games by Ekkehard Schnoor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 74 wins, 57 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,537 | 9th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B08 |
| Nov 2014 | Drazen Muse | 2,396 | BL2-Nord 1415 | E61 |
| Oct 2012 | Malte Colpe | 2,349 | 8th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B91 |
| Mar 2015 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,334 | BL2-Nord 1415 | E94 |
| May 2014 | Jan Lundin | 2,331 | Berlin Spring Open A | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2012 | 20 | 8 | 1,839 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2012 | 18 | 6 | 1,990 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 14 | 6 | 2,055 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | 2012 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekkehard Schnoor's chess games?
237 games by Ekkehard Schnoor, from Oct 2006 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 Ekkehard Schnoor has played.
What does Ekkehard Schnoor play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Ekkehard Schnoor opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekkehard Schnoor answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ekkehard Schnoor play as White?
As White, Ekkehard Schnoor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekkehard Schnoor play as Black?
As Black, Ekkehard Schnoor most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Ekkehard Schnoor's FIDE rating?
Ekkehard Schnoor is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Ekkehard Schnoor played?
Our database contains 237 games by Ekkehard Schnoor, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 57 draws, 106 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekkehard Schnoor?
237 games by Ekkehard Schnoor 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.