Prepare against Manuel Schneider
Austria · World #66,283 classical · FIDE ID 1638955
When preparing against Manuel Schneider, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 50 games by Manuel Schneider, covering Feb 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Schneider 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 | 1,834 | 1,846 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 32.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 145 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 68 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 125 | 35 | 44 | 46 | 28.0% | 1,836 | 1,749 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,756 | 1,806 | 2 |
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 54.5% | 1,678 | 1,758 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 20.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 35.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1,819 | 1,787 |
| 2025 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 1,826 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1,918 | 1,918 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1,749 | 1,682 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,802 | 1,535 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,705 | 1,705 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,820 | 1,620 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,847 | 1,897 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1,833 | 1,633 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,902 | 1,502 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1,845 | 1,545 |
| 2014 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1,773 | 1,627 |
| 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1,790 | 1,630 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,613 | 1,613 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Schneider's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schneider usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Manuel Schneider's chess games
All 50 games by Manuel Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Markus Koban | 1,924 | 16th Weiz Open | B92 |
| Mar 2013 | Ingolf Poelsler | 1,873 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | D08 |
| Nov 2012 | Elke Carola Huber | 1,727 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | E84 |
| Oct 2014 | David Lafer | 1,690 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | C40 |
| Nov 2013 | Venla Lymysalo | 1,611 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,562 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 1,705 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,525 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,203 |
| 16th Weiz Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,799 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,712 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Schneider's chess games?
50 games by Manuel Schneider, from Feb 2014 to Oct 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 Manuel Schneider has played.
What does Manuel Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Manuel Schneider opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Schneider answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Manuel Schneider play as White?
As White, Manuel Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Schneider most often plays: Gunderam Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Manuel Schneider's FIDE rating?
Manuel Schneider is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Manuel Schneider played?
Our database contains 50 games by Manuel Schneider, covering Feb 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Schneider?
50 games by Manuel Schneider 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.