Prepare against Oliver Schwarz
DEU · World #20,281 classical · FIDE ID 4637739
Our database contains 92 games by Oliver Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Schwarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Schwarz 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 | 2,055 | 2,191 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 29 | 27 | 36 | 31.5% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Schwarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Schwarz's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 97.8% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Schwarz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Oliver Schwarz's chess games
All 92 games by Oliver Schwarz 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: 29 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Christian Michna | 2,286 | ch-Schleswig Holstein M 64th | A42 |
| Aug 2010 | Robert Vogel | 2,284 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E01 |
| Jan 2005 | Wolfgang Krueger | 2,226 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | A42 |
| Jan 2004 | Marco Frohberg | 2,222 | ch-SH M 59th | A06 |
| Jan 2004 | Arne Jochens | 2,212 | ch-SH M 59th | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord N 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-SH M 59th | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 64th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Schleswig Holstein-ch Meister | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Schwarz's chess games?
92 games by Oliver Schwarz, 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 Oliver Schwarz has played.
What does Oliver Schwarz play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Oliver Schwarz opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Schwarz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Schwarz play as White?
As White, Oliver Schwarz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Schwarz play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Schwarz most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Oliver Schwarz's FIDE rating?
Oliver Schwarz is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Oliver Schwarz played?
Our database contains 92 games by Oliver Schwarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Schwarz?
92 games by Oliver Schwarz 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.