Prepare against Elsbeth Horther-Schneider
DEU · World #53,027 classical · FIDE ID 24685313
When preparing against Elsbeth Horther-Schneider, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Elsbeth Horther-Schneider, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elsbeth Horther-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 | 1,882 | 1,886 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 77 | 64 | 59 | 38.3% |
| As White | 106 | 47 | 33 | 26 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 94.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Horther-Schneider usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 87.0% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's chess games
All 201 games by Elsbeth Horther-Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Oct 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: 77 wins, 64 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1993 | Helge Mueller | 2,295 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B07 |
| Apr 2001 | Maximilian Riedl | 2,184 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B24 |
| Mar 1993 | Heidrun Bade | 2,020 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C45 |
| Dec 2017 | Philipp Grossmann | 1,911 | Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1718 | C45 |
| Jan 1994 | Maria Specht | 1,902 | 65th Bayern-ch w | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2017 | 64 | 34 | 1,741 |
| ch-Bayern A w 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 7 | – |
| chT-Bayern A w 56th | 1985 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-Bayern 58th w | 1987 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| chBayern w 57th | 1986 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 55th ch-Bayern A w | 1984 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Bayern A w 61st | 1990 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's chess games?
201 games by Elsbeth Horther-Schneider, from May 2015 to Oct 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 Elsbeth Horther-Schneider has played.
What does Elsbeth Horther-Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Elsbeth Horther-Schneider opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elsbeth Horther-Schneider answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Elsbeth Horther-Schneider play as White?
As White, Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elsbeth Horther-Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Elsbeth Horther-Schneider most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Elsbeth Horther-Schneider's FIDE rating?
Elsbeth Horther-Schneider is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Elsbeth Horther-Schneider played?
Our database contains 201 games by Elsbeth Horther-Schneider, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 64 draws, 59 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elsbeth Horther-Schneider?
201 games by Elsbeth Horther-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.