Prepare against Michael Schneider
DEU · World #24,949 classical · FIDE ID 4640268
When preparing against Michael Schneider, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schneider 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 | 2,019 | 2,170 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,025 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 13.0% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 13.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2003-2025): 131 rated games against 125 different opponents, across 12 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 109 | 26 | 54 | 29 | 23.9% | 2,021 | 2,010 | 9 |
| Blitz | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% | 1,950 | 1,912 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 10.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 86 | 29 | 38 | 19 | 33.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1,948 | 1,926 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,929 | 1,863 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2,008 | 2,008 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1,901 | 1,901 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,878 | 2,012 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2,131 | 1,931 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1,951 | 2,009 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,988 | 2,102 |
| 2012 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2,103 | 1,994 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,988 | 1,988 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,922 | 1,922 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,116 | 2,116 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,224 | 2,109 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 | 2,149 |
Where Michael Schneider has played
Germany (8) · Austria (2) · France (1) · Malta (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schneider's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 69.6% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Schneider usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Michael Schneider's chess games
All 46 games by Michael Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Nellya Vidonyak | 2,232 | Neuhausen Open | E69 |
| Apr 2003 | Werner Szenetra | 2,176 | ch-Baden BM | D91 |
| Jun 2012 | Manfred Werk | 2,073 | ch-Baden | A04 |
| May 2006 | Andreas Severin | 1,965 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A96 |
| May 2006 | Michael Rudhart | 1,753 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2018 | 14 | 4 | 1,943 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,191 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| Neuhausen Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,200 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,085 |
| Landesliga Sued 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,138 |
| Bregenz Bodensee Seniors Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,681 |
| Regionalliga SO 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schneider's chess games?
46 games by Michael Schneider, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Michael Schneider has played.
What does Michael Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michael Schneider opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schneider answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Schneider play as White?
As White, Michael Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schneider most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Michael Schneider's FIDE rating?
Michael Schneider is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Michael Schneider played?
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schneider?
46 games by Michael Schneider 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.