Prepare against Michael Schnelting
DEU · World #22,242 classical · FIDE ID 4628047
Our database contains 136 games by Michael Schnelting, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schnelting's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schnelting 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 | 2,039 | 2,105 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,984 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 48 | 53 | 35 | 35.3% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schnelting's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schnelting's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 58.2% | 62.8% |
| g3 | 17 | 25.4% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 67.6% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Schnelting usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Schnelting's chess games
All 136 games by Michael Schnelting in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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, 53 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Dieter Buchenthal | 2,256 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | A37 |
| Jan 1996 | Rainer Woller | 2,210 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | A39 |
| Mar 2014 | Bruno Mueller Clostermann | 2,070 | NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | A26 |
| Sep 2015 | Thomas Lampe | 1,973 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 15/16 | D75 |
| Feb 2001 | Michael Fleischer | 1,955 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0001 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,000 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schnelting's chess games?
136 games by Michael Schnelting, from Jan 2010 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 Michael Schnelting has played.
What does Michael Schnelting play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Michael Schnelting opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schnelting answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Schnelting play as White?
As White, Michael Schnelting's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schnelting play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schnelting most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michael Schnelting's FIDE rating?
Michael Schnelting is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Michael Schnelting played?
Our database contains 136 games by Michael Schnelting, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 53 draws, 35 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schnelting?
136 games by Michael Schnelting 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.