Prepare against Felix Schwab
CHE · World #31,580 classical · FIDE ID 1311450
Our database contains 39 games by Felix Schwab, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Schwab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Schwab 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 | 1,976 | 2,125 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Schwab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Schwab's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Schwab usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Felix Schwab's chess games
All 39 games by Felix Schwab in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Massimo Cavaletto | 2,153 | 4th Davos Open | D06 |
| Oct 2016 | Siegfried Reiss | 2,087 | 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | B02 |
| Dec 2014 | Simon Abaecherli | 1,991 | 38th Zuerich Open B | D07 |
| Oct 2017 | Andri Arquint | 1,967 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | A08 |
| Oct 2017 | Benito Rusconi | 1,927 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,015 |
| 26th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,837 |
| 10th Celerina Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,845 |
| Samnaun HT1 | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,677 |
| 21st Lugano Open | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Schwab's chess games?
39 games by Felix Schwab, from Oct 2004 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 Felix Schwab has played.
What does Felix Schwab play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Felix Schwab opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Schwab answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Felix Schwab play as White?
As White, Felix Schwab's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Schwab play as Black?
As Black, Felix Schwab most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Felix Schwab's FIDE rating?
Felix Schwab is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Felix Schwab played?
Our database contains 39 games by Felix Schwab, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Schwab?
39 games by Felix Schwab 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.