Prepare against Peter Schnitzer
DEU · World #15,706 classical · FIDE ID 4683056
Our database contains 178 games by Peter Schnitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Schnitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Schnitzer 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 | 2,098 | 2,208 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 66 | 46 | 66 | 37.1% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 20 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Schnitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Schnitzer's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Schnitzer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 88.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Peter Schnitzer's chess games
All 178 games by Peter Schnitzer 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: 66 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,471 | Norderstedt Open | C60 |
| Jul 2014 | Pawel Weichhold | 2,402 | 29th Police Gniota Memorial | B78 |
| Oct 2006 | Walter Becker | 2,303 | chT-GER Betriebe | C14 |
| Jul 2012 | Filip Umanec | 2,303 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | B50 |
| Feb 2010 | Detlef Boetzer | 2,294 | Oberliga Nord O 0910 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| BL2-Nord 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 2,029 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,042 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Schnitzer's chess games?
178 games by Peter Schnitzer, 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 Peter Schnitzer has played.
What does Peter Schnitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Peter Schnitzer opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Schnitzer answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Schnitzer play as White?
As White, Peter Schnitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Schnitzer play as Black?
As Black, Peter Schnitzer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Peter Schnitzer's FIDE rating?
Peter Schnitzer is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Schnitzer played?
Our database contains 178 games by Peter Schnitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Schnitzer?
178 games by Peter Schnitzer 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.