Prepare against Mario Schwark
DEU · World #44,414 classical · FIDE ID 4618033
Our database contains 145 games by Mario Schwark, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Schwark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Schwark 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 | 1,916 | 2,008 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 67 | 18 | 60 | 46.2% |
| As White | 72 | 39 | 9 | 24 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 28 | 9 | 36 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Schwark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Schwark's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 87.5% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.5% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schwark usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schwark usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schwark usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Schwark usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Schwark usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Schwark usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 41.7% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Schwark's chess games
All 145 games by Mario Schwark in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 67 wins, 18 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Lazarov | 2,224 | 16th Bad Godesberg Open | B23 |
| Aug 2016 | Gerhard Spiesberger | 2,063 | 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | A54 |
| May 2019 | Christian Heckoetter | 2,005 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | A45 |
| Jan 2005 | Gregor Raupach | 1,969 | ch-Cologne 05 | E85 |
| Feb 2020 | Christoph Jablonowski | 1,959 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,080 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,815 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,846 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,991 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Schwark's chess games?
145 games by Mario Schwark, from Sep 2009 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 Mario Schwark has played.
What does Mario Schwark play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Mario Schwark opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Schwark answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mario Schwark play as White?
As White, Mario Schwark's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Schwark play as Black?
As Black, Mario Schwark most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Mario Schwark's FIDE rating?
Mario Schwark is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (May 2010).
How many games has Mario Schwark played?
Our database contains 145 games by Mario Schwark, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 18 draws, 60 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Schwark?
145 games by Mario Schwark 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.