Prepare against Harald Schneider-Zinner
IM · Austria · World #3,235 classical · FIDE ID 1604520
When preparing against Harald Schneider-Zinner, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 698 games by Harald Schneider-Zinner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Schneider-Zinner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Schneider-Zinner 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 | 2,328 | 2,413 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,371 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,353 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 698 | 305 | 218 | 175 | 43.7% |
| As White | 351 | 174 | 101 | 76 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 347 | 131 | 117 | 99 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Schneider-Zinner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Schneider-Zinner's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 258 | 73.5% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 15.7% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.4% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 4.3% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Schneider-Zinner usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 52 | 38.5% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 20 | 14.8% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 34.7% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 32 | 25.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Harald Schneider-Zinner's chess games
All 698 games by Harald Schneider-Zinner 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: 305 wins, 218 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 33 | 22/6/5 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 9/14/9 | 28.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 20/9/5 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/8/14 | 29.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Peter Acs | 2,584 | chT-AUT 1920 | A08 |
| Nov 2018 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,507 | chT-AUT 1819 | E11 |
| Aug 2017 | Andreas Diermair | 2,475 | ch-AUT | A50 |
| May 2020 | Georg Froewis | 2,457 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | A43 |
| Aug 2003 | Michael Kopylov | 2,450 | 14th Vienna Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 62 | 36 | 2,341 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,373 |
| ch-Vienna | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,411 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,268 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Schneider-Zinner's chess games?
698 games by Harald Schneider-Zinner, 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 Harald Schneider-Zinner has played.
What does Harald Schneider-Zinner play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Harald Schneider-Zinner opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Schneider-Zinner answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Harald Schneider-Zinner play as White?
As White, Harald Schneider-Zinner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Schneider-Zinner play as Black?
As Black, Harald Schneider-Zinner most often plays: Philidor (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 347 games.
What is Harald Schneider-Zinner's FIDE rating?
Harald Schneider-Zinner is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Harald Schneider-Zinner played?
Our database contains 698 games by Harald Schneider-Zinner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 218 draws, 175 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Schneider-Zinner?
698 games by Harald Schneider-Zinner 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.