Prepare against Herbert Schnaitmann
DEU · World #38,113 classical · FIDE ID 12916277
Our database contains 150 games by Herbert Schnaitmann, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Schnaitmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Schnaitmann 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 | 1,944 | 2,044 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,967 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 49 | 66 | 35 | 32.7% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 19 | 35 | 20 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Schnaitmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Schnaitmann's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 40 | 52.6% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 53% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schnaitmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 38.9% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 22.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
Herbert Schnaitmann's chess games
All 150 games by Herbert Schnaitmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 49 wins, 66 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Manfred Boeven | 2,173 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | A00 |
| Apr 2014 | Rudolf Franck | 2,149 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A00 |
| Jun 2016 | Helmut Schroeter | 2,073 | WchT Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Nov 2013 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,055 | 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A00 |
| Jul 2016 | Joachim Ehlert | 2,007 | WchT Seniors 65 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,843 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,849 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,851 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,810 |
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Where can I find Herbert Schnaitmann's chess games?
150 games by Herbert Schnaitmann, from Jul 2010 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 Herbert Schnaitmann has played.
What does Herbert Schnaitmann play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Herbert Schnaitmann opens with 1.Nc3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Schnaitmann answers 1...Nc6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Herbert Schnaitmann play as White?
As White, Herbert Schnaitmann's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Schnaitmann play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Schnaitmann most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Herbert Schnaitmann's FIDE rating?
Herbert Schnaitmann is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (May 2011).
How many games has Herbert Schnaitmann played?
Our database contains 150 games by Herbert Schnaitmann, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 66 draws, 35 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Schnaitmann?
150 games by Herbert Schnaitmann 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.