Prepare against Franz Schnell
DEU · World #98,293 classical · FIDE ID 24627593
When preparing against Franz Schnell, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Franz Schnell, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Schnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Schnell 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 | 1,735 | 1,922 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 44 | 39 | 87 | 25.9% |
| As White | 83 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 87 | 20 | 17 | 50 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Schnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Schnell's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 95.2% | 41.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nf3 (35.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Bf4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schnell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 16.7% |
Franz Schnell's chess games
All 170 games by Franz Schnell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 44 wins, 39 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 37 | 11/10/16 | 29.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Reinhard Walther | 2,054 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Jun 2010 | Eugen Schmidt | 1,992 | ch-Baden Seniors | A48 |
| Jul 2015 | Hermann Ackermann | 1,944 | 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Peter Oppermann | 1,933 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Alessandro Rubini | 1,926 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,900 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Schnell's chess games?
170 games by Franz Schnell, from Jul 2006 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 Schnell has played.
What does Franz Schnell play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Franz Schnell opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Schnell answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Franz Schnell play as White?
As White, Franz Schnell's most-played openings in our database are: London System (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Schnell play as Black?
As Black, Franz Schnell most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Franz Schnell's FIDE rating?
Franz Schnell is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Franz Schnell played?
Our database contains 170 games by Franz Schnell, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 39 draws, 87 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Schnell?
170 games by Franz Schnell 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.