Prepare against Matthias Schoewel
DEU · World #9,977 classical · FIDE ID 4642139
Our database contains 288 games by Matthias Schoewel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Schoewel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Schoewel 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 | 2,170 | 2,267 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,228 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,347 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 77 | 106 | 105 | 26.7% |
| As White | 150 | 52 | 59 | 39 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 138 | 25 | 47 | 66 | 18.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Schoewel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Schoewel's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 98.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schoewel usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schoewel usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schoewel usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schoewel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 98.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 90.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Matthias Schoewel's chess games
All 288 games by Matthias Schoewel 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: 77 wins, 106 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 12/20/15 | 25.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Ilja Schneider | 2,479 | ch-GER Blitz | E06 |
| Aug 2020 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,417 | ch-GER Blitz | A25 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,415 | Oberliga Nord O 9697 | B47 |
| Aug 2020 | Max Hess | 2,378 | ch-GER Blitz | C66 |
| Jan 1998 | Andreas Plueg | 2,375 | BL2-Nord 9798 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,118 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Schoewel's chess games?
288 games by Matthias Schoewel, 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 Schoewel has played.
What does Matthias Schoewel play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Matthias Schoewel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Schoewel answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Schoewel play as White?
As White, Matthias Schoewel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 25.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Schoewel play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Schoewel most often plays: Ruy Lopez (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Matthias Schoewel's FIDE rating?
Matthias Schoewel is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Matthias Schoewel played?
Our database contains 288 games by Matthias Schoewel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 106 draws, 105 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Schoewel?
288 games by Matthias Schoewel 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.