Prepare against Leon Schnegelberger
DEU · World #50,103 classical · FIDE ID 16211871
When preparing against Leon Schnegelberger, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Leon Schnegelberger, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leon Schnegelberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Schnegelberger 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 | 1,893 | 1,924 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,923 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,924 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 7 | 28 | 28.6% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Schnegelberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Schnegelberger's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Schnegelberger usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schnegelberger usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Schnegelberger usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Schnegelberger usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schnegelberger usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Leon Schnegelberger's chess games
All 49 games by Leon Schnegelberger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Jochen Rothenbacher | 2,138 | Hessenliga 1819 | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Stephane Reinert | 2,113 | Hessenliga 1718 | B00 |
| Nov 2017 | Niklas Iwanziw | 1,903 | Hessenliga 1718 | E00 |
| Nov 2016 | Max Schmidt | 1,879 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | E43 |
| Aug 2026 | Manuel Morawietz | 1,861 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 17th Bad Zwesten Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,944 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,738 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,852 |
| ch-HESSEN Bezirk1 U12 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,780 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Schnegelberger's chess games?
49 games by Leon Schnegelberger, from Jul 2016 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 Leon Schnegelberger has played.
What does Leon Schnegelberger play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Leon Schnegelberger opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Schnegelberger answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leon Schnegelberger play as White?
As White, Leon Schnegelberger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Schnegelberger play as Black?
As Black, Leon Schnegelberger most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Leon Schnegelberger's FIDE rating?
Leon Schnegelberger is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Leon Schnegelberger played?
Our database contains 49 games by Leon Schnegelberger, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Schnegelberger?
49 games by Leon Schnegelberger 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.