Prepare against Wolfgang Schwab
DEU · World #60,324 classical · FIDE ID 24694037
When preparing against Wolfgang Schwab, expect 1.Nf3 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 110 games by Wolfgang Schwab, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Schwab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang 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 | 1,855 | 1,875 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 31 | 33 | 46 | 28.2% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Schwab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Schwab's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 29.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 27.5% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schwab usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Schwab usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schwab usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schwab usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Schwab's chess games
All 110 games by Wolfgang Schwab in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 31 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Karl-Heinz Bondick | 2,039 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Dieter Tuertmann | 1,936 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A07 |
| May 2016 | Wolfgang Thieme | 1,907 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C00 |
| May 2016 | Manfred Schuetze | 1,873 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B42 |
| May 2015 | Klaus Wauer | 1,767 | 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,544 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,535 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,714 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Schwab's chess games?
110 games by Wolfgang Schwab, from Sep 2009 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 Wolfgang Schwab has played.
What does Wolfgang Schwab play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Schwab opens with 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Schwab answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Schwab play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Schwab's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Schwab play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Schwab most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Wolfgang Schwab's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Schwab is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Wolfgang Schwab played?
Our database contains 110 games by Wolfgang Schwab, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Schwab?
110 games by Wolfgang 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.