Prepare against Rudolf Schindler
Austria · World #78,244 classical · FIDE ID 1270695
When preparing against Rudolf Schindler, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 56 games by Rudolf Schindler, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Schindler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Schindler 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 | 1,795 | 1,869 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,860 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,836 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 10 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Schindler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Schindler's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 87.1% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Schindler usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schindler usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Schindler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schindler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Schindler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schindler usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Rudolf Schindler's chess games
All 56 games by Rudolf Schindler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Peter Mock | 1,948 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A12 |
| Aug 2014 | Guenter Casny | 1,854 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A13 |
| Jun 2021 | August Hohn | 1,819 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A12 |
| Jun 2021 | Herbert Mayer | 1,803 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A04 |
| Dec 2018 | Rudolf Schindler | 1,797 | Berlin Spandau Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,861 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| 14th Zehlendorf Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,964 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Schindler's chess games?
56 games by Rudolf Schindler, from Sep 2012 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 Rudolf Schindler has played.
What does Rudolf Schindler play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rudolf Schindler opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Schindler answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Schindler play as White?
As White, Rudolf Schindler's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Schindler play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Schindler most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Rudolf Schindler's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Schindler is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Rudolf Schindler played?
Our database contains 56 games by Rudolf Schindler, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Schindler?
56 games by Rudolf Schindler 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.