Prepare against Alain Schartz
Luxembourg · World #20,275 classical · FIDE ID 4000765
When preparing against Alain Schartz, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Alain Schartz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Schartz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Schartz 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 | 2,055 | 2,219 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,153 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 91 | 77 | 96 | 34.5% |
| As White | 129 | 51 | 30 | 48 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 135 | 40 | 47 | 48 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Schartz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Schartz's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 84.5% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.8% | 65.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Schartz usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schartz usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Schartz usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Schartz usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Schartz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schartz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 72.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.8% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Alain Schartz's chess games
All 264 games by Alain Schartz 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: 91 wins, 77 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,444 | 20th EU-Cup | B90 |
| Jan 1993 | Jean-Paul Goerens | 2,440 | chT-Luxembourg | C59 |
| Mar 2019 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,427 | 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | A48 |
| Nov 1993 | Ainur Sofieva | 2,390 | 9th WchT U26 | B50 |
| Jan 2011 | Joachim Schmitz | 2,319 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,425 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| Wch U16 | 1987 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,240 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,077 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| Nancy B | 2006 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,871 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Schartz's chess games?
264 games by Alain Schartz, 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 Alain Schartz has played.
What does Alain Schartz play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Alain Schartz opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Schartz answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alain Schartz play as White?
As White, Alain Schartz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Schartz play as Black?
As Black, Alain Schartz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Alain Schartz's FIDE rating?
Alain Schartz is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alain Schartz played?
Our database contains 264 games by Alain Schartz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 77 draws, 96 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Schartz?
264 games by Alain Schartz 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.