Prepare against Rene Schwab
Austria · World #12,779 classical · FIDE ID 1600850
When preparing against Rene Schwab, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Rene Schwab, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Schwab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Schwab 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 | 2,131 | 2,273 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,272 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,262 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 110 | 104 | 113 | 33.6% |
| As White | 164 | 61 | 49 | 54 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 49 | 55 | 59 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Schwab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Schwab's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 85.4% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schwab usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schwab usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schwab usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schwab usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 67 | 90.5% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 35.1% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 31.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Rene Schwab's chess games
All 327 games by Rene Schwab 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: 110 wins, 104 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1997 | Jan Votava | 2,530 | Oberwart Open | B40 |
| Jan 1993 | Vadim Milov | 2,500 | Oberwart Open | B30 |
| Jan 1991 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,440 | Oberwart Open | B51 |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Lizak | 2,438 | 34th Oberwart Open A | B16 |
| Jul 1997 | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | 2,380 | Oberwart Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,287 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Vienna | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Schwab's chess games?
327 games by Rene Schwab, 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 Rene Schwab has played.
What does Rene Schwab play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Rene Schwab opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Schwab answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rene Schwab play as White?
As White, Rene Schwab's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Schwab play as Black?
As Black, Rene Schwab most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Rene Schwab's FIDE rating?
Rene Schwab is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Rene Schwab played?
Our database contains 327 games by Rene Schwab, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 104 draws, 113 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Schwab?
327 games by Rene Schwab 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.