Prepare against Ilja Schneider
IM · DEU · World #1,017 classical · FIDE ID 4663306
Our database contains 1,560 games by Ilja Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilja Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilja Schneider 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 | 2,450 | 2,526 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,495 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,550 | 2,637 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,560 | 706 | 498 | 356 | 45.3% |
| As White | 794 | 381 | 276 | 137 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 766 | 325 | 222 | 219 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilja Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilja Schneider's side.
First moves as White (790 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 388 | 49.1% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 346 | 43.8% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Bg5 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schneider usually continues e4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 157 | 43.5% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 70 | 19.4% | 52.9% |
| Nc6 | 51 | 14.1% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 28 | 7.8% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 26 | 7.2% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 4.4% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 153 | 62.4% | 56.2% |
| Nf6 | 75 | 30.6% | 61.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Ilja Schneider's chess games
All 1,560 games by Ilja Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 706 wins, 498 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 143 | 66/49/28 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 70 | 28/33/9 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 68 | 33/30/5 | 48.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 62 | 35/12/15 | 56.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 19/17/3 | 48.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 25/4/5 | 73.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 32 | 12/14/6 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 31 | 13/15/3 | 41.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 26 | 16/7/3 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 145 | 49/56/40 | 33.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 82 | 31/25/26 | 37.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 40 | 20/9/11 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 6/14/11 | 19.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,760 | ch-EU Blitz | B00 |
| Feb 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,724 | Bundesliga 2013-14 | B13 |
| Nov 2014 | Richard Rapport | 2,718 | chT-AUT 1415 | E06 |
| Apr 2013 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,702 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | C01 |
| Oct 2009 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,699 | 25th EU-Cup | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 114 | 74 | 2,489 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 37 | 2,473 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 40 | 27.5 | 2,472 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,418 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,486 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2004 | 21 | 14 | 2,222 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 2,597 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Fridman (12 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (10 games) · Rasmus Svane (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilja Schneider's chess games?
1,560 games by Ilja Schneider, from Apr 2003 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 Ilja Schneider has played.
What does Ilja Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 790 games with White in our database, Ilja Schneider opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilja Schneider answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilja Schneider play as White?
As White, Ilja Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (143 games, 46.2% win rate); Catalan (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (68 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 794 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilja Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Ilja Schneider most often plays: Slav Defense (145 games, 33.8% win rate); Philidor (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 766 games.
What is Ilja Schneider's FIDE rating?
Ilja Schneider is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,550 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,526 (May 2011).
How many games has Ilja Schneider played?
Our database contains 1,560 games by Ilja Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 706 wins, 498 draws, 356 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilja Schneider?
1,560 games by Ilja Schneider 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.