Prepare against Matthias Schwab
DEU · World #19,702 classical · FIDE ID 24622397
Our database contains 134 games by Matthias Schwab, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Schwab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Schwab 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 | 2,060 | 2,184 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 48 | 37 | 49 | 35.8% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 17 | 18 | 30 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Schwab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Schwab's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 79.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schwab usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schwab usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schwab usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schwab usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Matthias Schwab's chess games
All 134 games by Matthias Schwab in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 48 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Normunds Miezis | 2,507 | 29th Staufer Open | A60 |
| Nov 2015 | Johannes Dorst | 2,221 | 10th Deizisau Open | A57 |
| Jan 2017 | Silvio Lindner | 2,202 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | A56 |
| May 2015 | Uwe Braeuner | 2,185 | chA-Stuttgart Open | E43 |
| Oct 2014 | Rodrigo Martin Fernandez | 2,159 | 13th Forchheim Open A | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2009 | 23 | 15 | 1,932 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| BL2-Sued 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,071 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,610 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| Reutlingen Open 22nd | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Schwab's chess games?
134 games by Matthias Schwab, from Jul 2005 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 Schwab has played.
What does Matthias Schwab play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Matthias Schwab opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Schwab answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Schwab play as White?
As White, Matthias Schwab's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Schwab play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Schwab most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Matthias Schwab's FIDE rating?
Matthias Schwab is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Matthias Schwab played?
Our database contains 134 games by Matthias Schwab, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Schwab?
134 games by Matthias Schwab 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.