Prepare against Sebastian Narayana Schnell
CM · Panama · World #27,218 classical · FIDE ID 6605290
When preparing against Sebastian Narayana Schnell, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Sebastian Narayana Schnell, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Narayana Schnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Narayana Schnell 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 | 2,003 | 2,108 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,099 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 83 | 40 | 135 | 32.2% |
| As White | 129 | 50 | 18 | 61 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 33 | 22 | 74 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Narayana Schnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Narayana Schnell's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 85.2% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.3% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Schnell usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schnell usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schnell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Schnell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 56 | 83.6% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 86.1% | 32.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
Sebastian Narayana Schnell's chess games
All 258 games by Sebastian Narayana Schnell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 83 wins, 40 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Olga Girya | 2,380 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | Mihael Ankerst | 2,350 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
| Apr 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Manuel Campos Gomez | 2,323 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 113 | 38.5 | 2,040 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,142 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| San Jose de David | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Narayana Schnell's chess games?
258 games by Sebastian Narayana Schnell, from Oct 2017 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 Sebastian Narayana Schnell has played.
What does Sebastian Narayana Schnell play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Sebastian Narayana Schnell opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Narayana Schnell answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Narayana Schnell play as White?
As White, Sebastian Narayana Schnell's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Narayana Schnell play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Narayana Schnell most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Sebastian Narayana Schnell's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Narayana Schnell is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Narayana Schnell played?
Our database contains 258 games by Sebastian Narayana Schnell, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 40 draws, 135 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Narayana Schnell?
258 games by Sebastian Narayana Schnell 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.