Prepare against Frank Schwarz
DEU · World #5,378 classical · FIDE ID 4658035
Our database contains 547 games by Frank Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schwarz 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 | 2,263 | 2,267 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,234 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,331 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 547 | 210 | 156 | 181 | 38.4% |
| As White | 283 | 108 | 96 | 79 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 264 | 102 | 60 | 102 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 56.2% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 77 | 27.2% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 36 | 12.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.9% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues g3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 81 | 69.8% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 25 | 21.6% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 79.3% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 15.9% | 34.6% |
| b5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Frank Schwarz's chess games
All 547 games by Frank Schwarz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 210 wins, 156 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 45 | 19/17/9 | 42.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A15 |
| Aug 2001 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,483 | 14th Kiel Open | D94 |
| Apr 2008 | Mladen Muse | 2,447 | BL2-Nord 0708 | E76 |
| Feb 2010 | Tim Bendfeldt | 2,432 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | A45 |
| Sep 2016 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,426 | ch-DEN rapid | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 2,240 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,287 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,343 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,383 |
| ch-VM Schleswig Holstein 49th | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schwarz's chess games?
547 games by Frank Schwarz, from Apr 2003 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 Frank Schwarz has played.
What does Frank Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Frank Schwarz opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schwarz answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Frank Schwarz play as White?
As White, Frank Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schwarz most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Frank Schwarz's FIDE rating?
Frank Schwarz is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Frank Schwarz played?
Our database contains 547 games by Frank Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 156 draws, 181 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schwarz?
547 games by Frank Schwarz 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.