Prepare against Klaus Schwarzmeier
CM · DEU · World #11,945 classical · FIDE ID 4631730
When preparing against Klaus Schwarzmeier, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Klaus Schwarzmeier, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Schwarzmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Schwarzmeier 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 | 2,143 | 2,215 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,125 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,175 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 95 | 84 | 102 | 33.7% |
| As White | 140 | 57 | 35 | 47 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 38 | 49 | 55 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Schwarzmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Schwarzmeier's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 133 | 95.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Schwarzmeier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 79.7% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.8% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 78.2% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.4% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Klaus Schwarzmeier's chess games
All 282 games by Klaus Schwarzmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 95 wins, 84 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 55 | 23/14/17 | 41.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 11/14/14 | 28.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Peter Staller | 2,385 | Werfen Open A | A11 |
| Sep 2011 | Carlo Rossi | 2,346 | 13th Trieste Open | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Nicolas Perossa | 2,344 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A28 |
| Aug 2026 | Abdulrahman Akintoye ABDULRAHEEM | 2,316 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Philipp Mester | 2,299 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 16.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,211 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| BL2-Ost 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| Regionalliga NO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Schwarzmeier's chess games?
282 games by Klaus Schwarzmeier, from Jul 2007 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 Klaus Schwarzmeier has played.
What does Klaus Schwarzmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Klaus Schwarzmeier opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Schwarzmeier answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Klaus Schwarzmeier play as White?
As White, Klaus Schwarzmeier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (55 games, 41.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Schwarzmeier play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Schwarzmeier most often plays: Slav Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Klaus Schwarzmeier's FIDE rating?
Klaus Schwarzmeier is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Klaus Schwarzmeier played?
Our database contains 282 games by Klaus Schwarzmeier, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 84 draws, 102 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Schwarzmeier?
282 games by Klaus Schwarzmeier 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.