Prepare against Igor Schlegel
FM · CHE · World #6,132 classical · FIDE ID 1334956
When preparing against Igor Schlegel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Igor Schlegel, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Schlegel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Schlegel 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 | 2,244 | 2,318 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,204 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,204 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 129 | 66 | 136 | 39.0% |
| As White | 164 | 70 | 28 | 66 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 167 | 59 | 38 | 70 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Schlegel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Schlegel's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 97.6% | 51.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schlegel usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schlegel usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schlegel usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Schlegel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schlegel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 77.1% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 22 | 22.9% | 56.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 52.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 48.0% | 47.9% |
Igor Schlegel's chess games
All 331 games by Igor Schlegel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 129 wins, 66 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/4/14 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 16/2/15 | 48.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Mahel Boyer | 2,528 | Swiss Young Masters | A13 |
| Feb 2025 | Srihari L R | 2,498 | 62nd World Juniors | C56 |
| Feb 2025 | Simon Lamaze | 2,447 | 62nd World Juniors | D35 |
| Mar 2025 | Collin Colbow | 2,442 | 62nd World Juniors | A06 |
| May 2022 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,441 | ch-SUI TP1 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-SUI U10 | 2014 | 14 | 6 | 1,501 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,325 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,754 |
| Basel Swiss YM | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,578 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Schlegel's chess games?
331 games by Igor Schlegel, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Igor Schlegel has played.
What does Igor Schlegel play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Igor Schlegel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Schlegel answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Igor Schlegel play as White?
As White, Igor Schlegel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Schlegel play as Black?
As Black, Igor Schlegel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Igor Schlegel's FIDE rating?
Igor Schlegel is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Igor Schlegel played?
Our database contains 331 games by Igor Schlegel, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 66 draws, 136 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Schlegel?
331 games by Igor Schlegel 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.