Prepare against Gert Schnider
IM · Austria · World #3,176 classical · FIDE ID 1606310
Our database contains 848 games by Gert Schnider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gert Schnider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Schnider 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 | 2,331 | 2,438 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,381 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,402 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 848 | 335 | 351 | 162 | 39.5% |
| As White | 419 | 178 | 177 | 64 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 429 | 157 | 174 | 98 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Schnider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Schnider's side.
First moves as White (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 47.0% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 171 | 40.8% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 26 | 6.2% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.1% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.9% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Schnider usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schnider usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schnider usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schnider usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schnider usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Schnider usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 62.1% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 33 | 18.6% | 65.2% |
| e6 | 24 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 65.6% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 48 | 31.8% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Gert Schnider's chess games
All 848 games by Gert Schnider in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 335 wins, 351 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Robert Markus | 2,595 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | C18 |
| Feb 2013 | Dusan Popovic | 2,574 | 17th Lienz Open | C22 |
| Oct 2024 | Roven Vogel | 2,559 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | B92 |
| Sep 2009 | Georg Mohr | 2,504 | 16th Graz Open A | E94 |
| Jan 2004 | Peter Horvath | 2,500 | Oberwart Open | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 54 | 31 | 2,330 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,314 |
| Graz Open | 2015 | 29 | 18 | 2,341 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,341 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 18 | 15 | 2,262 |
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,335 |
| Styrian Open A | 2014 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,358 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Florian Poetz (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Schnider's chess games?
848 games by Gert Schnider, from Apr 2003 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 Gert Schnider has played.
What does Gert Schnider play on the first move as White?
Across 419 games with White in our database, Gert Schnider opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Schnider answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gert Schnider play as White?
As White, Gert Schnider's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 419 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Schnider play as Black?
As Black, Gert Schnider most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Gert Schnider's FIDE rating?
Gert Schnider is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Gert Schnider played?
Our database contains 848 games by Gert Schnider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 351 draws, 162 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Schnider?
848 games by Gert Schnider 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.