Prepare against Hans Schwarz
DEU · World #87,601 classical · FIDE ID 4669240
When preparing against Hans Schwarz, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Hans Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans 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 | 1,766 | 2,186 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 26 | 33 | 59 | 22.0% |
| As White | 62 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 44.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nc3 (28.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 85.7% | 19.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 84.2% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Hans Schwarz's chess games
All 118 games by Hans Schwarz 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: 26 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Hans Hornung | 2,249 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B00 |
| Oct 2002 | Adalbert Wulf | 2,041 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B01 |
| Dec 1998 | Hans Assmann | 2,030 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Dieter Kurka | 2,005 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Tobias Jacob | 1,950 | Dresden ZMDI Blitz | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Dresden ZMDI Blitz | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,922 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 30th | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Schwarz's chess games?
118 games by Hans Schwarz, 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 Schwarz has played.
What does Hans Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Hans Schwarz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Schwarz answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Hans Schwarz play as White?
As White, Hans Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, Hans Schwarz most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Hans Schwarz's FIDE rating?
Hans Schwarz is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hans Schwarz played?
Our database contains 118 games by Hans Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Schwarz?
118 games by Hans 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.