Prepare against Lukas Schwander
CHE · World #5,462 classical · FIDE ID 1328727
Our database contains 104 games by Lukas Schwander, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Schwander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Schwander 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 | 2,261 | 2,281 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,148 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 23 | 40 | 41 | 22.1% |
| As White | 53 | 13 | 24 | 16 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Schwander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Schwander's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 49.1% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 30.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 44.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Schwander usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Schwander usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Schwander usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schwander usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schwander usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Schwander usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Lukas Schwander's chess games
All 104 games by Lukas Schwander in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Srdjan Zakic | 2,366 | ch-SUI HT 119th | B20 |
| Jul 2019 | David Burnier | 2,304 | ch-SUI HT 119th | D77 |
| Apr 2016 | Vesna Misanovic | 2,287 | Bodensee-Cup | E70 |
| Jun 2025 | Benedict Hasenohr | 2,285 | chT-SUI 2025 | D13 |
| Sep 2015 | Milan Chovan | 2,256 | 25th ch-EU U18 | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U14 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 25th ch-EU U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,124 |
| ch-SUI HT 119th | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,408 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,088 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Schwander's chess games?
104 games by Lukas Schwander, from Mar 2012 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 Lukas Schwander has played.
What does Lukas Schwander play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Lukas Schwander opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Schwander answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lukas Schwander play as White?
As White, Lukas Schwander's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Schwander play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Schwander most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Lukas Schwander's FIDE rating?
Lukas Schwander is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Lukas Schwander played?
Our database contains 104 games by Lukas Schwander, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Schwander?
104 games by Lukas Schwander 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.