Prepare against Richard Sniegowski
DEU · World #28,296 classical · FIDE ID 34664181
When preparing against Richard Sniegowski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Richard Sniegowski, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Richard Sniegowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Sniegowski 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 | 1,997 | 1,997 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 29.4% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Sniegowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Sniegowski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Richard Sniegowski's chess games
All 51 games by Richard Sniegowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Max Lutze | 2,116 | German Youth Teams | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | Maximilian Mueller | 2,059 | German Youth Teams | B18 |
| May 2026 | Julius Freimuth | 2,040 | DEM U16 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Juergen Kleinert | 1,877 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Toni Lutz | 1,867 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,747 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,906 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,804 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| 16. Nordhäuser Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Sniegowski's chess games?
51 games by Richard Sniegowski, from Sep 2023 to Oct 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 Richard Sniegowski has played.
What does Richard Sniegowski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Richard Sniegowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Sniegowski answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Sniegowski play as White?
As White, Richard Sniegowski's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Sniegowski play as Black?
As Black, Richard Sniegowski most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Richard Sniegowski's FIDE rating?
Richard Sniegowski is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Richard Sniegowski played?
Our database contains 51 games by Richard Sniegowski, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Sniegowski?
51 games by Richard Sniegowski 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.