Prepare against Jana Schneider
FM · DEU · World #3,363 classical · FIDE ID 12924997
When preparing against Jana Schneider, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,046 games by Jana Schneider, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jana Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jana 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 | 2,325 | 2,353 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,244 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,231 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,046 | 445 | 291 | 310 | 42.5% |
| As White | 538 | 258 | 122 | 158 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 508 | 187 | 169 | 152 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jana Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jana Schneider's side.
First moves as White (538 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 537 | 99.8% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 193 | 71.2% | 56.2% |
| e6 | 56 | 20.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 7.7% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 55.0% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 65 | 43.6% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Jana Schneider's chess games
All 1,046 games by Jana Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 445 wins, 291 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 89 | 43/15/31 | 48.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 18/19/17 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 14/16/7 | 37.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 11/13/11 | 31.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,546 | 9th Pfalz Open A | A25 |
| Jul 2022 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,507 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| Feb 2020 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,491 | BL 1920 w | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Richard Stalmach | 2,464 | 35th Pardubice Czech Open A | D35 |
| Mar 2022 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,459 | BL2-Ost 2122 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 53 | 34 | 2,083 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 44 | 21 | 1,176 |
| German Masters w | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,357 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,801 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 21 | 17 | 2,401 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-GER w | 2025 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,362 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lara Schulze (12 games) · Fiona Sieber (10 games) · Annmarie Muetsch (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jana Schneider's chess games?
1,046 games by Jana Schneider, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 Jana Schneider has played.
What does Jana Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 538 games with White in our database, Jana Schneider opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jana Schneider answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jana Schneider play as White?
As White, Jana Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (89 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 538 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jana Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Jana Schneider most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Jana Schneider's FIDE rating?
Jana Schneider is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Jana Schneider played?
Our database contains 1,046 games by Jana Schneider, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 291 draws, 310 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jana Schneider?
1,046 games by Jana 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.