Prepare against Samuel Schweizer
Japan · World #22,093 classical · FIDE ID 1325353
When preparing against Samuel Schweizer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Samuel Schweizer, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Schweizer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Schweizer 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 | 2,040 | 2,091 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,074 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,052 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 9 | 38 | 42.0% |
| As White | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Schweizer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Schweizer's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 81.0% | 60.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 36.0% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Samuel Schweizer's chess games
All 81 games by Samuel Schweizer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 34 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ufuk Tuncer | 2,351 | ch-SUI Blitz | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Rohrer,Christophe | 2,297 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | D00 |
| May 2023 | Dorian Asllani | 2,267 | Bern Open | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Hakimifard,G | 2,254 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B43 |
| Oct 2024 | Frey,Fabian | 2,237 | TCh-SUI 2024 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| Bern Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,362 |
| Belp Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,153 |
| Tokyo Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Schweizer's chess games?
81 games by Samuel Schweizer, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Samuel Schweizer has played.
What does Samuel Schweizer play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Samuel Schweizer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Schweizer answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...a6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...a6 (14% of games).
What openings does Samuel Schweizer play as White?
As White, Samuel Schweizer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Schweizer play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Schweizer most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); St. George Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Samuel Schweizer's FIDE rating?
Samuel Schweizer is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Samuel Schweizer played?
Our database contains 81 games by Samuel Schweizer, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Schweizer?
81 games by Samuel Schweizer 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.