Prepare against Michael Schwartz
ZAF · World #75,791 classical · FIDE ID 14351048
When preparing against Michael Schwartz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Schwartz, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schwartz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schwartz 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 | 1,803 | 1,949 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,831 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,805 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schwartz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schwartz's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Schwartz usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schwartz usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schwartz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Schwartz's chess games
All 42 games by Michael Schwartz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Renata Brozova | 1,806 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | C63 |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Kuhnmund | 1,791 | Ricany Open | C31 |
| Jul 2024 | Tomas Masek | 1,699 | Ricany Open | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Jakub Mlynek | 1,666 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B12 |
| Mar 2024 | Vaclav Koutecky | 1,534 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,424 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,613 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,595 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,731 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,537 |
| Wch U12 rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,386 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schwartz's chess games?
42 games by Michael Schwartz, from May 2023 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 Schwartz has played.
What does Michael Schwartz play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Schwartz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schwartz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Schwartz play as White?
As White, Michael Schwartz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schwartz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schwartz most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Schwartz's FIDE rating?
Michael Schwartz is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Michael Schwartz played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Schwartz, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schwartz?
42 games by Michael Schwartz 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.