Prepare against Josef Schnabel
Austria · World #17,877 classical · FIDE ID 1620231
Our database contains 53 games by Josef Schnabel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Schnabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Schnabel 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 | 2,076 | 2,117 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,049 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 17.0% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Schnabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Schnabel's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Josef Schnabel's chess games
All 53 games by Josef Schnabel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 9 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Stefan Stradner | 2,188 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Andreas Schieder | 2,160 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | A84 |
| Nov 2015 | Andreas Egger | 2,111 | Steyr Landesliga 1516 | E61 |
| Apr 2015 | Thomas Matosec | 2,109 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | E11 |
| Apr 2010 | Roland Sternat | 2,100 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 1996 | 12 | 5 | – |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,789 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Schnabel's chess games?
53 games by Josef Schnabel, from Jul 2006 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 Josef Schnabel has played.
What does Josef Schnabel play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Josef Schnabel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Schnabel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Josef Schnabel play as White?
As White, Josef Schnabel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Schnabel play as Black?
As Black, Josef Schnabel most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Josef Schnabel's FIDE rating?
Josef Schnabel is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Josef Schnabel played?
Our database contains 53 games by Josef Schnabel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Schnabel?
53 games by Josef Schnabel 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.