Prepare against Florian Schwabeneder
IM · Austria · World #1,326 classical · FIDE ID 1626191
When preparing against Florian Schwabeneder, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 871 games by Florian Schwabeneder, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Florian Schwabeneder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Schwabeneder 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 | 2,423 | 2,458 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,444 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,453 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 871 | 352 | 263 | 256 | 40.4% |
| As White | 423 | 182 | 134 | 107 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 448 | 170 | 129 | 149 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Schwabeneder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Schwabeneder's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 282 | 66.7% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 14.4% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 36 | 8.5% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 33 | 7.8% | 74.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.9% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues d4 (52.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Schwabeneder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 38.5% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 45 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 26 | 13.3% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 16 | 8.2% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.6% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 71.9% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 16.3% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Florian Schwabeneder's chess games
All 871 games by Florian Schwabeneder in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 352 wins, 263 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 27/11/23 | 44.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/12/13 | 46.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 9/9/13 | 29.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Ediz Gurel | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Dec 2012 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,598 | 21st Donau Open | C55 |
| Jun 2023 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,593 | ch-AUT Blitz | D41 |
| Jul 2022 | Leon Livaic | 2,576 | Titled Tue Late | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 195 | 102.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 83 | 53 | 2,386 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 42 | 28 | 2,384 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 28 | 17 | 2,304 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2022 | 27 | 16 | 2,415 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,534 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,448 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Felix Blohberger (14 games) · Andreas Diermair (12 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 871 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Schwabeneder's chess games?
871 games by Florian Schwabeneder, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Florian Schwabeneder has played.
What does Florian Schwabeneder play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Florian Schwabeneder opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Schwabeneder answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Florian Schwabeneder play as White?
As White, Florian Schwabeneder's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Schwabeneder play as Black?
As Black, Florian Schwabeneder most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 448 games.
What is Florian Schwabeneder's FIDE rating?
Florian Schwabeneder is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Florian Schwabeneder played?
Our database contains 871 games by Florian Schwabeneder, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 263 draws, 256 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Schwabeneder?
871 games by Florian Schwabeneder 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.