Prepare against Siegfried Neuschmied
FM · Austria · World #8,137 classical · FIDE ID 1602446
When preparing against Siegfried Neuschmied, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 666 games by Siegfried Neuschmied, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Neuschmied's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Neuschmied 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 | 2,203 | 2,327 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,179 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,265 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 666 | 287 | 140 | 238 | 43.1% |
| As White | 327 | 148 | 75 | 104 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 339 | 139 | 65 | 134 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Neuschmied's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Neuschmied's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 309 | 94.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Neuschmied usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 87 | 54.7% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 29 | 18.2% | 67.2% |
| c5 | 20 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 17 | 10.7% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 83.9% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 10.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Siegfried Neuschmied's chess games
All 666 games by Siegfried Neuschmied in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 287 wins, 140 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 81 | 43/12/26 | 53.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 21/10/14 | 45.7% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | David Gross | 2,467 | chT2W-AUT 0506 | A46 |
| Apr 2020 | Georg Kilgus | 2,461 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Georg Froewis | 2,457 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,425 | 6th Porto Mannu Open | B01 |
| Jan 2007 | Juri Dovzik | 2,416 | chT2W-AUT 0607 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,220 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,226 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,336 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,378 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Neuschmied's chess games?
666 games by Siegfried Neuschmied, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Siegfried Neuschmied has played.
What does Siegfried Neuschmied play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Siegfried Neuschmied opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Neuschmied answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Neuschmied play as White?
As White, Siegfried Neuschmied's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Neuschmied play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Neuschmied most often plays: Pirc Defense (81 games, 53.1% win rate); Modern Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Siegfried Neuschmied's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Neuschmied is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Siegfried Neuschmied played?
Our database contains 666 games by Siegfried Neuschmied, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 140 draws, 238 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Neuschmied?
666 games by Siegfried Neuschmied 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.