Prepare against Udo Schwandowski
DEU · World #116,320 classical · FIDE ID 24690511
When preparing against Udo Schwandowski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 116 games by Udo Schwandowski, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Schwandowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Schwandowski 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 | 1,684 | 1,785 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 33 | 31 | 52 | 28.4% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Schwandowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Schwandowski's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schwandowski usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Schwandowski usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schwandowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Udo Schwandowski's chess games
All 116 games by Udo Schwandowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Helmut Held | 1,938 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E21 |
| Dec 2017 | Juergen Fritsch | 1,849 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B23 |
| Dec 2016 | Richard Wagner | 1,846 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E46 |
| Mar 2024 | Celina Hopp | 1,780 | chC-Mecklenburg VP | B33 |
| Nov 2014 | Bodo Liphardt | 1,775 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th ch-Mecklenburg VP Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,547 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,685 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,300 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,531 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,368 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,566 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Schwandowski's chess games?
116 games by Udo Schwandowski, from Jan 2011 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 Udo Schwandowski has played.
What does Udo Schwandowski play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Udo Schwandowski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Schwandowski answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Udo Schwandowski play as White?
As White, Udo Schwandowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Schwandowski play as Black?
As Black, Udo Schwandowski most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Udo Schwandowski's FIDE rating?
Udo Schwandowski is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Udo Schwandowski played?
Our database contains 116 games by Udo Schwandowski, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 52 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Schwandowski?
116 games by Udo Schwandowski 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.