Prepare against Hans-Elmar Schwing
FM · DEU · World #4,494 classical · FIDE ID 4630300
When preparing against Hans-Elmar Schwing, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 395 games by Hans-Elmar Schwing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Elmar Schwing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Elmar Schwing 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 | 2,288 | 2,350 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,316 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 131 | 157 | 107 | 33.2% |
| As White | 213 | 87 | 81 | 45 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 182 | 44 | 76 | 62 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Elmar Schwing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Elmar Schwing's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 93.4% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 4.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schwing usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schwing usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schwing usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schwing usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schwing usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Schwing usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 54.5% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 32.5% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 13.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 94.7% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Hans-Elmar Schwing's chess games
All 395 games by Hans-Elmar Schwing 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: 131 wins, 157 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 38 | 13/17/8 | 34.2% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Branko Filipovic | 2,435 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | C03 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,410 | 68th ch-GER | D12 |
| May 2016 | Michael Kopylov | 2,410 | GER Cup 1516 Final | A87 |
| Jun 2017 | Sven Telljohann | 2,404 | GER Cup 1617 Final | A09 |
| Jan 2019 | Maximilian Meinhardt | 2,396 | Oberliga Baden 1819 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2018 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,234 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Baden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,134 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,548 |
| 68th ch-GER | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-Saarland | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Elmar Schwing's chess games?
395 games by Hans-Elmar Schwing, 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 Hans-Elmar Schwing has played.
What does Hans-Elmar Schwing play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Hans-Elmar Schwing opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Elmar Schwing answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hans-Elmar Schwing play as White?
As White, Hans-Elmar Schwing's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Elmar Schwing play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Elmar Schwing most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Hans-Elmar Schwing's FIDE rating?
Hans-Elmar Schwing is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Hans-Elmar Schwing played?
Our database contains 395 games by Hans-Elmar Schwing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 157 draws, 107 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Elmar Schwing?
395 games by Hans-Elmar Schwing 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.