Prepare against Franz Schett
Austria · World #120,103 classical · FIDE ID 1611135
When preparing against Franz Schett, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Franz Schett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Schett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Schett 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 | 1,673 | 2,029 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 61 | 21 | 107 | 32.3% |
| As White | 91 | 33 | 10 | 48 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 28 | 11 | 59 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Schett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Schett's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schett usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Schett usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schett usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 34.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 100.0% | 25.7% |
Franz Schett's chess games
All 189 games by Franz Schett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 61 wins, 21 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/4/15 | 32.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/4/15 | 20.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 17 | 1/4/12 | 5.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Gerd1 Fischer | 2,150 | 13th Seefeld Open | A36 |
| Sep 2007 | Rainer Babinetz | 2,139 | 18th Seefeld Open | D94 |
| Sep 1999 | Ursula Hielscher | 2,132 | 10th Seefeld Open | B27 |
| Jan 1999 | Andre Breedveld | 2,115 | 14th Wattens Open | D69 |
| Sep 2005 | Werner Kircher | 2,092 | 16th Seefeld Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,694 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,735 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,720 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Schett's chess games?
189 games by Franz Schett, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Franz Schett has played.
What does Franz Schett play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Franz Schett opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Schett answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Schett play as White?
As White, Franz Schett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Schett play as Black?
As Black, Franz Schett most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Franz Schett's FIDE rating?
Franz Schett is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Franz Schett played?
Our database contains 189 games by Franz Schett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 21 draws, 107 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Schett?
189 games by Franz Schett 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.