Prepare against Swen Proettel
CM · DEU · World #16,674 classical · FIDE ID 4643372
Our database contains 148 games by Swen Proettel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Swen Proettel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Swen Proettel 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 | 2,088 | 2,215 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,199 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,206 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 67 | 47 | 34 | 45.3% |
| As White | 74 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Swen Proettel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Swen Proettel's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 77.0% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Proettel usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Proettel usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Proettel usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Proettel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Proettel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Proettel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 34.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Swen Proettel's chess games
All 148 games by Swen Proettel 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: 67 wins, 47 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Frank Rosenberger | 2,280 | 11th Goch Open | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Gottschling | 2,260 | ch-Rheinhausen 2nd | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Frank Dischinger | 2,255 | Duesseldorf Nord Cup 3rd | B20 |
| Apr 2003 | Dirk Schuh | 2,252 | Essen Easter Open 9th | C05 |
| Oct 2005 | Holger Riedel | 2,247 | 16th Goch Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| 16th Goch Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Elo Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-Rheinhausen | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 10th | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,895 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Swen Proettel's chess games?
148 games by Swen Proettel, 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 Swen Proettel has played.
What does Swen Proettel play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Swen Proettel opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Swen Proettel answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Swen Proettel play as White?
As White, Swen Proettel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Swen Proettel play as Black?
As Black, Swen Proettel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Swen Proettel's FIDE rating?
Swen Proettel is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Swen Proettel played?
Our database contains 148 games by Swen Proettel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 47 draws, 34 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Swen Proettel?
148 games by Swen Proettel 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.