Prepare against Finn Schell
United Kingdom · World #16,940 classical · FIDE ID 343406378
Our database contains 85 games by Finn Schell, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Finn Schell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn Schell 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 | 2,086 | 2,086 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,034 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 42.4% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Schell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Schell's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Schell usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schell usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schell usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schell usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Finn Schell's chess games
All 85 games by Finn Schell in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 36 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Neil F Dickenson | 2,283 | Wightlink Int Masters | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Rudd,J | 2,253 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Liu,Tianyi (Jack) | 2,147 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,143 | ch-BCF Major | C03 |
| Feb 2025 | Sanjit S Kumar | 2,074 | Wightlink Int Masters | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,210 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,720 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Schell's chess games?
85 games by Finn Schell, from May 2022 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 Finn Schell has played.
What does Finn Schell play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Finn Schell opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Schell answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Finn Schell play as White?
As White, Finn Schell's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Schell play as Black?
As Black, Finn Schell most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Finn Schell's FIDE rating?
Finn Schell is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Finn Schell played?
Our database contains 85 games by Finn Schell, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Schell?
85 games by Finn Schell 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.