Prepare against Simon Schnell
CHE · World #8,160 classical · FIDE ID 1345311
Our database contains 109 games by Simon Schnell, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Schnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 2,202 | 2,222 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 34 | 24 | 51 | 31.2% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Schnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Schnell's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 98.1% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Schnell usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schnell usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schnell usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schnell usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
Simon Schnell's chess games
All 109 games by Simon Schnell in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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, 24 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alexis Tahay | 2,389 | 5th elllobregat Open | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Rout Padmini | 2,348 | 57th Biel HTO | D85 |
| Dec 2024 | Sergio Adan Bermudez | 2,299 | 5th elllobregat Open | A54 |
| Feb 2023 | Robert Sasata | 2,217 | Basel Carnival Open | D34 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Haugner | 2,067 | 57th Biel HTO | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| 44th Zuerich Christmas Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| 19th Lugano Special Edition Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Schnell's chess games?
109 games by Simon Schnell, from Dec 2019 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 Schnell has played.
What does Simon Schnell play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Simon Schnell opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Schnell answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Simon Schnell play as White?
As White, Simon Schnell's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Schnell play as Black?
As Black, Simon Schnell most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Simon Schnell's FIDE rating?
Simon Schnell is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2026).
How many games has Simon Schnell played?
Our database contains 109 games by Simon Schnell, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 51 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Schnell?
109 games by Simon 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.