Prepare against Richard Sniegowski
DEU · World #36,506 classical · FIDE ID 34664181
Our database contains 36 games by Richard Sniegowski, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 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 | 1,952 | 1,972 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sniegowski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Richard Sniegowski's chess games
All 36 games by Richard Sniegowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Toni Lutz | 1,867 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | ? |
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 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,955 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Sniegowski's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 36 of Richard Sniegowski's games from Sep 2023 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Richard Sniegowski has played.
What does Richard Sniegowski play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Richard Sniegowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Sniegowski answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% 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: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Sniegowski play as Black?
As Black, Richard Sniegowski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Richard Sniegowski's FIDE rating?
Richard Sniegowski is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Richard Sniegowski played?
Our database contains 36 games by Richard Sniegowski, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Sniegowski?
Open Richard Sniegowski's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 36 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.