Prepare against Thomas Schwab
DEU · World #56,482 classical · FIDE ID 4640454
When preparing against Thomas Schwab, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Thomas Schwab, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schwab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schwab 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 | 1,868 | 2,160 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 44 | 68 | 49 | 27.3% |
| As White | 82 | 23 | 34 | 25 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 34 | 24 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schwab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schwab's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Schwab usually continues c3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schwab usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Thomas Schwab's chess games
All 161 games by Thomas Schwab in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Dmitri Goreacinic | 2,210 | ch-Rheinland MT-A 28th | D85 |
| Apr 2010 | Christian Fink | 2,190 | ch-SVR MTA 33rd | B28 |
| Jan 2005 | Lars Eschke | 2,185 | ch-Rheinland MT-A 28th | A43 |
| Aug 2020 | Torsten Schroeder | 2,164 | GER Cup final | D96 |
| Apr 2006 | Michael Czeratzki | 2,156 | ch-SVR MTA 29th | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR-ch MT-B | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 1,949 |
| ch-SVR MTB | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Rheinland MT-A 28th | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-SVR MTA 29th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-SVR MTA 34th | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,006 |
| SVR-ch MTA 30th | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-SVR MTA | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-SVR MTB 37 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schwab's chess games?
161 games by Thomas Schwab, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Schwab has played.
What does Thomas Schwab play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Thomas Schwab opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schwab answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schwab play as White?
As White, Thomas Schwab's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schwab play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schwab most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Thomas Schwab's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schwab is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas Schwab played?
Our database contains 161 games by Thomas Schwab, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schwab?
161 games by Thomas Schwab 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.