Prepare against Gabriel Schoenfeld
United States · World #100,787 classical · FIDE ID 30912636
When preparing against Gabriel Schoenfeld, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Gabriel Schoenfeld, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Schoenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Schoenfeld 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 | 1,727 | 1,866 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 11 | 7 | 42 | 18.3% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Schoenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Schoenfeld's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 23.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 23.1% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
Gabriel Schoenfeld's chess games
All 60 games by Gabriel Schoenfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Ergali Suleimen | 2,246 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Apr 2024 | Leonardo Vincenti | 2,209 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexandr Lauda | 2,198 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Apr 2024 | Irina Mikhaylova | 2,169 | Titled Tue Early | B25 |
| Apr 2024 | Vepaly Halynyazow | 2,052 | Titled Tue Early | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 57 | 14.5 | 1,952 |
| Framingham Open | 1987 | 2 | 0 | 1,945 |
| 13th Cherry Blossom Chess - 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Schoenfeld's chess games?
60 games by Gabriel Schoenfeld, from Mar 2024 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 Gabriel Schoenfeld has played.
What does Gabriel Schoenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gabriel Schoenfeld opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Schoenfeld answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Schoenfeld play as White?
As White, Gabriel Schoenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Schoenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Schoenfeld most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gabriel Schoenfeld's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Schoenfeld is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (May 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Schoenfeld played?
Our database contains 60 games by Gabriel Schoenfeld, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses (18.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Schoenfeld?
60 games by Gabriel Schoenfeld 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.