Prepare against Juergen Schwichtenberg
DEU · World #98,177 classical · FIDE ID 4699025
When preparing against Juergen Schwichtenberg, expect 1.b4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Budapest Defense as Black, 8.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Juergen Schwichtenberg, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Schwichtenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Schwichtenberg 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 | 1,735 | 2,009 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 39 | 170 | 82 | 13.4% |
| As White | 143 | 21 | 85 | 37 | 14.7% |
| As Black | 148 | 18 | 85 | 45 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Schwichtenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Schwichtenberg's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 143 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Schwichtenberg usually continues Bb2 (41.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Schwichtenberg usually continues e3 (42.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Schwichtenberg usually continues Bb2 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 92.2% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 90.0% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Juergen Schwichtenberg's chess games
All 291 games by Juergen Schwichtenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 170 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 141 | 21/83/37 | 14.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 38 | 4/22/12 | 10.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 24 | 2/13/9 | 8.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,245 | Bad Wildungen Seniors Open | A29 |
| Oct 2002 | Georg Schuler | 2,148 | 12th Wch Seniors | A23 |
| Jul 2006 | Wolfgang Weschke | 1,998 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | A00 |
| Apr 2003 | Wolfgang Lau | 1,967 | ch-Hessen Seniors | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Norbert Kienel | 1,924 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Seniors | 2005 | 41 | 18.5 | 1,862 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 1,851 |
| 9th Wch Seniors | 1999 | 10 | 3 | 1,933 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| 7th EU-ch Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,869 |
| 3rd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Schwichtenberg's chess games?
291 games by Juergen Schwichtenberg, from Jul 2003 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 Juergen Schwichtenberg has played.
What does Juergen Schwichtenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Juergen Schwichtenberg opens with 1.b4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Schwichtenberg answers 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juergen Schwichtenberg play as White?
As White, Juergen Schwichtenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (141 games, 14.9% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Schwichtenberg play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Schwichtenberg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (38 games, 10.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (24 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Juergen Schwichtenberg's FIDE rating?
Juergen Schwichtenberg is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Juergen Schwichtenberg played?
Our database contains 291 games by Juergen Schwichtenberg, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 170 draws, 82 losses (13.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Schwichtenberg?
291 games by Juergen Schwichtenberg 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.