Prepare against Rainer Schnitker
DEU · World #21,711 classical · FIDE ID 1271455
Our database contains 50 games by Rainer Schnitker, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Schnitker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Schnitker 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 | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 25 | 12 | 26.0% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Schnitker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Schnitker's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 96.8% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schnitker usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schnitker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Schnitker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schnitker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Rainer Schnitker's chess games
All 50 games by Rainer Schnitker in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 25 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| A21 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,295 | Oberliga NRW 9192 II | A42 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus2 Beckmann | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9495 II | B15 |
| Jan 1989 | Ulrich Tamm | 2,270 | Enger Spenge Open | B06 |
| Jan 1991 | Burkhard Stratmann | 2,220 | Oberliga NRW 9192 II | A26 |
| Oct 2018 | Andreas Hoeren | 2,126 | NRW Class2 1819 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,204 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,390 |
| Enger Spenge Open | 1989 | 1 | 1 | 2,670 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Schnitker's chess games?
50 games by Rainer Schnitker, from Feb 2019 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 Rainer Schnitker has played.
What does Rainer Schnitker play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rainer Schnitker opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Schnitker answers 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Schnitker play as White?
As White, Rainer Schnitker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Schnitker play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Schnitker most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rainer Schnitker's FIDE rating?
Rainer Schnitker is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rainer Schnitker played?
Our database contains 50 games by Rainer Schnitker, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 12 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Schnitker?
50 games by Rainer Schnitker 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.