Prepare against Matthias Schoeneich
DEU · World #8,943 classical · FIDE ID 4623061
When preparing against Matthias Schoeneich, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).
Our database contains 106 games by Matthias Schoeneich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Schoeneich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Schoeneich 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 | 2,187 | 2,256 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 37 | 27 | 41 | 34.9% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Schoeneich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Schoeneich's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schoeneich usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schoeneich usually continues f4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schoeneich usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
Matthias Schoeneich's chess games
All 106 games by Matthias Schoeneich 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: 37 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,375 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B47 |
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Zsinka | 2,360 | 12th Berliner Sommer | D47 |
| May 1994 | Roman Kassebaum | 2,355 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | B84 |
| Jan 1994 | Oliver Koeller | 2,345 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Zarko Vuckovic | 2,325 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,526 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 8 | 0 | 1,853 |
| BL2-Nord 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| 12th Berliner Sommer | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,536 |
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,278 |
| BL2-Nord 9293 | 1993 | 7 | 5 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Schoeneich's chess games?
106 games by Matthias Schoeneich, 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 Matthias Schoeneich has played.
What does Matthias Schoeneich play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Matthias Schoeneich opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Schoeneich answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games).
What openings does Matthias Schoeneich play as White?
As White, Matthias Schoeneich's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Schoeneich play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Schoeneich most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Matthias Schoeneich's FIDE rating?
Matthias Schoeneich is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Matthias Schoeneich played?
Our database contains 106 games by Matthias Schoeneich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Schoeneich?
106 games by Matthias Schoeneich 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.