Prepare against Simon Schweizer
Japan · World #8,371 classical · FIDE ID 1325361
Our database contains 147 games by Simon Schweizer, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Schweizer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 2,198 | 2,202 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,185 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,216 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 66 | 27 | 54 | 44.9% |
| As White | 78 | 34 | 17 | 27 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 32 | 10 | 27 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Schweizer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Schweizer's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 94.7% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schweizer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 51.4% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 28.6% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Simon Schweizer's chess games
All 147 games by Simon Schweizer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 66 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Gergely Kantor | 2,527 | 54th Biel HTO | C26 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,399 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C46 |
| Jul 2021 | Gregor Haag | 2,378 | Basel Special Open | E11 |
| Apr 2026 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,365 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Jul 2023 | Ufuk Tuncer | 2,351 | ch-SUI Blitz | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,287 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,127 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,456 |
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,201 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| Basel Special Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Schweizer's chess games?
147 games by Simon Schweizer, from Jul 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 Simon Schweizer has played.
What does Simon Schweizer play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Simon Schweizer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Schweizer answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Simon Schweizer play as White?
As White, Simon Schweizer's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Glek System (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Schweizer play as Black?
As Black, Simon Schweizer most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Simon Schweizer's FIDE rating?
Simon Schweizer is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (May 2026).
How many games has Simon Schweizer played?
Our database contains 147 games by Simon Schweizer, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Schweizer?
147 games by Simon 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.