Prepare against Jan Eric Schnellbacher
DEU · World #28,823 classical · FIDE ID 16234022
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Eric Schnellbacher, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Eric Schnellbacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Eric Schnellbacher 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,980 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 21 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Eric Schnellbacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Eric Schnellbacher's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schnellbacher usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schnellbacher usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Schnellbacher usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Jan Eric Schnellbacher's chess games
All 34 games by Jan Eric Schnellbacher in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 8 wins, 21 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Mesut Altok | 1,933 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | B01 |
| May 2019 | Carsten Wegner | 1,875 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | B23 |
| Oct 2018 | Hartmut Fast | 1,864 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | C19 |
| Feb 2019 | Rainer Jonas | 1,797 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | D26 |
| Jan 2019 | Lothar Rasche | 1,790 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| BL2-West 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,742 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,572 |
| BL2-West 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,313 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Eric Schnellbacher's chess games?
34 games by Jan Eric Schnellbacher, from Feb 2017 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 Jan Eric Schnellbacher has played.
What does Jan Eric Schnellbacher play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jan Eric Schnellbacher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Eric Schnellbacher answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Eric Schnellbacher play as White?
As White, Jan Eric Schnellbacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Eric Schnellbacher play as Black?
As Black, Jan Eric Schnellbacher most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Eric Schnellbacher's FIDE rating?
Jan Eric Schnellbacher is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Eric Schnellbacher played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Eric Schnellbacher, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 21 draws, 5 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Eric Schnellbacher?
34 games by Jan Eric Schnellbacher 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.