Prepare against Stefan Schneider
IM · Sweden · World #2,757 classical · FIDE ID 1703013
Our database contains 339 games by Stefan Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schneider 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 | 2,348 | 2,404 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,401 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,411 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 118 | 134 | 87 | 34.8% |
| As White | 168 | 71 | 65 | 32 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 47 | 69 | 55 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schneider's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 49.2% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 15 | 24.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 19.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 32.3% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 21.5% | 25.0% |
Stefan Schneider's chess games
All 339 games by Stefan Schneider in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 118 wins, 134 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,586 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | D10 |
| Jul 2010 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,583 | Leros Artemis Cup 2nd | D31 |
| Jun 2019 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,571 | 11th Porto Mannu Open | A48 |
| Oct 2013 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,523 | 29th EU-Cup | E11 |
| Mar 2003 | Carl-Magnus Bjork | 2,476 | chT-SWE 0203 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselbacken Open | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 2,352 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,397 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2018 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| chT-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,515 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schneider's chess games?
339 games by Stefan Schneider, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Stefan Schneider has played.
What does Stefan Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Stefan Schneider opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schneider answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schneider play as White?
As White, Stefan Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schneider most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Stefan Schneider's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schneider is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Stefan Schneider played?
Our database contains 339 games by Stefan Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 134 draws, 87 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schneider?
339 games by Stefan Schneider 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.