Prepare against Marc Schwierskott
DEU · World #13,190 classical · FIDE ID 4628055
Our database contains 200 games by Marc Schwierskott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Schwierskott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Schwierskott 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 | 2,126 | 2,250 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,224 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,165 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 72 | 51 | 77 | 36.0% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 35 | 26 | 46 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Schwierskott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Schwierskott's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 74 | 79.6% | 54.1% |
| g3 | 10 | 10.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 54.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Schwierskott usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 70.3% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 63.0% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Marc Schwierskott's chess games
All 200 games by Marc Schwierskott in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 72 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 7/4/16 | 25.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Peter Meyer | 2,318 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | D52 |
| Jan 2001 | Oliver Kniest | 2,306 | Leverkusen Open | A10 |
| Nov 2012 | Waldemar Schloetzer | 2,306 | Oberliga Baden 1213 | A14 |
| Feb 2011 | Heinz Schaufelberger | 2,298 | Oberliga Baden 1011 | A42 |
| Sep 2014 | Lukas Fiderer | 2,284 | Oberliga Baden 1415 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,733 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,053 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,916 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,916 |
| Landesliga Sued 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,930 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,280 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Schwierskott's chess games?
200 games by Marc Schwierskott, from Apr 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 Marc Schwierskott has played.
What does Marc Schwierskott play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Marc Schwierskott opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Schwierskott answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marc Schwierskott play as White?
As White, Marc Schwierskott's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Schwierskott play as Black?
As Black, Marc Schwierskott most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Marc Schwierskott's FIDE rating?
Marc Schwierskott is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Marc Schwierskott played?
Our database contains 200 games by Marc Schwierskott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Schwierskott?
200 games by Marc Schwierskott 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.