Prepare against Sven Schindler
DEU · World #19,218 classical · FIDE ID 16272420
When preparing against Sven Schindler, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Sven Schindler, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Schindler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Schindler 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 | 2,064 | 2,093 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 36.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Schindler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Schindler's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 96.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schindler usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schindler usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schindler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schindler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Sven Schindler's chess games
All 41 games by Sven Schindler in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 15 wins, 20 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Christoph Lichtenstern | 2,192 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | A26 |
| Mar 2023 | Svenja Butenandt | 2,154 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | E39 |
| Nov 2018 | Sylvio Josch | 2,148 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | C11 |
| Jan 2017 | Christian Braun | 2,131 | Regionalliga SW 1617 | A30 |
| May 2022 | Manfred Paerr | 2,088 | Oberliga Bayern 2122 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,261 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,363 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 4 | 2,397 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Schindler's chess games?
41 games by Sven Schindler, from Jan 2026 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 Sven Schindler has played.
What does Sven Schindler play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sven Schindler opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Schindler answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sven Schindler play as White?
As White, Sven Schindler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Schindler play as Black?
As Black, Sven Schindler most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sven Schindler's FIDE rating?
Sven Schindler is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sven Schindler played?
Our database contains 41 games by Sven Schindler, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 20 draws, 6 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Schindler?
41 games by Sven Schindler 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.