Prepare against Michael Schwerteck
DEU · World #13,757 classical · FIDE ID 4687078
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Schwerteck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schwerteck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schwerteck 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 | 2,119 | 2,175 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 43 | 33 | 54 | 33.1% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 13 | 24 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 66 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schwerteck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schwerteck's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 62.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 32.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Schwerteck usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 39.5% | 13.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 36.8% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Michael Schwerteck's chess games
All 130 games by Michael Schwerteck 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: 43 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Arnar Gunnarsson | 2,428 | 34th EU-Cup | A21 |
| Aug 2008 | Andreas Strunski | 2,294 | Obersulm Open | E92 |
| Jul 2004 | Heinz Georg | 2,227 | Dortmund Open A | C63 |
| Jul 2001 | Stefan Schork | 2,209 | 10th Dresden Open | B41 |
| Sep 2021 | Sami Salihu | 2,207 | 36th EU-Cup | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2013 | 27 | 18 | 2,124 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,159 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2010 | 15 | 5 | 2,001 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Obersulm Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Westfalen U17 | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| 20th Untergrombach Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schwerteck's chess games?
130 games by Michael Schwerteck, 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 Michael Schwerteck has played.
What does Michael Schwerteck play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Michael Schwerteck opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schwerteck answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Schwerteck play as White?
As White, Michael Schwerteck's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schwerteck play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schwerteck most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Michael Schwerteck's FIDE rating?
Michael Schwerteck is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michael Schwerteck played?
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Schwerteck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schwerteck?
130 games by Michael Schwerteck 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.