Prepare against Holger Schwarzmann
DEU · World #30,279 classical · FIDE ID 4695607
Our database contains 48 games by Holger Schwarzmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Schwarzmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Schwarzmann 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 | 1,984 | 2,099 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,087 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 27.1% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Schwarzmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Schwarzmann's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| b4 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 52.9% score
- …f5 (24% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schwarzmann usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Holger Schwarzmann's chess games
All 48 games by Holger Schwarzmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Emil Fischer | 1,957 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | A87 |
| Mar 2015 | Ralph Pabel | 1,867 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | A85 |
| Feb 2019 | Johannes Ziegler | 1,853 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | D03 |
| Oct 2022 | Tilman Schmid | 1,834 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | D45 |
| Oct 2018 | Harald Bittner | 1,829 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,674 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,874 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,065 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Schwarzmann's chess games?
48 games by Holger Schwarzmann, from Jun 2013 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 Holger Schwarzmann has played.
What does Holger Schwarzmann play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Holger Schwarzmann opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.b4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Schwarzmann answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Schwarzmann play as White?
As White, Holger Schwarzmann's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Schwarzmann play as Black?
As Black, Holger Schwarzmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Holger Schwarzmann's FIDE rating?
Holger Schwarzmann is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Holger Schwarzmann played?
Our database contains 48 games by Holger Schwarzmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Schwarzmann?
48 games by Holger Schwarzmann 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.