Prepare against Reinhold Schnelzer
FM · DEU · World #6,637 classical · FIDE ID 4615824
When preparing against Reinhold Schnelzer, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Reinhold Schnelzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhold Schnelzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhold Schnelzer 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 | 2,232 | 2,325 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,229 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 104 | 151 | 94 | 29.8% |
| As White | 176 | 52 | 85 | 39 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 173 | 52 | 66 | 55 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhold Schnelzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhold Schnelzer's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 114 | 64.8% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 50 | 28.4% | 54.0% |
| f4 | 11 | 6.3% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Schnelzer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 51.9% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 11.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 66.1% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 33.9% | 44.7% |
Reinhold Schnelzer's chess games
All 349 games by Reinhold Schnelzer 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: 104 wins, 151 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 39 | 16/17/6 | 41.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 12/15/14 | 29.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E07 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,465 | Hessenliga | A41 |
| Nov 2012 | Christian Braun | 2,401 | 16th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | B01 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Borocz | 2,385 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | E69 |
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Eperjesi | 2,370 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | A13 |
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Hausner | 2,347 | Landesliga Sued 0708 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,416 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 8 | 2,497 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 10 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,471 |
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,494 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhold Schnelzer's chess games?
349 games by Reinhold Schnelzer, 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 Reinhold Schnelzer has played.
What does Reinhold Schnelzer play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Reinhold Schnelzer opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhold Schnelzer answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Reinhold Schnelzer play as White?
As White, Reinhold Schnelzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhold Schnelzer play as Black?
As Black, Reinhold Schnelzer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Reinhold Schnelzer's FIDE rating?
Reinhold Schnelzer is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Reinhold Schnelzer played?
Our database contains 349 games by Reinhold Schnelzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 151 draws, 94 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhold Schnelzer?
349 games by Reinhold Schnelzer 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.