Prepare against Stefan Schwenke
DEU · World #56,241 classical · FIDE ID 12948438
Our database contains 70 games by Stefan Schwenke, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schwenke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schwenke 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 | 1,869 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,906 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 32.9% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schwenke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schwenke's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schwenke usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schwenke usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Schwenke usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Schwenke's chess games
All 70 games by Stefan Schwenke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Reinhold Bergmann | 1,882 | ch-Bremen Open | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Helmut Roehl | 1,719 | ch-Bremen Open | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Mike Niklas Scheidt | 1,677 | Verden Open B | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Georg Ramme | 1,607 | Verden Open B | B19 |
| Jan 2019 | Enna Evering | 1,566 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 43 | 18.5 | 1,732 |
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,648 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,641 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,779 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,441 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1,374 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,870 |
Interactive opening tree from all 70 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schwenke's chess games?
70 games by Stefan Schwenke, from Jul 2012 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 Stefan Schwenke has played.
What does Stefan Schwenke play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Stefan Schwenke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schwenke answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schwenke play as White?
As White, Stefan Schwenke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schwenke play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schwenke most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Stefan Schwenke's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schwenke is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stefan Schwenke played?
Our database contains 70 games by Stefan Schwenke, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schwenke?
70 games by Stefan Schwenke 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.