Prepare against Alexander Schenk
FM · DEU · World #20,185 classical · FIDE ID 24632414
Our database contains 121 games by Alexander Schenk, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Schenk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Schenk 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 | 2,056 | 2,365 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 32 | 41 | 48 | 26.4% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Schenk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Schenk's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Schenk usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schenk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Schenk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 87.1% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Alexander Schenk's chess games
All 121 games by Alexander Schenk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 41 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A33 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Christian Troyke | 2,365 | BL2-Ost 0809 | E91 |
| Oct 2005 | Adrian Tugui | 2,340 | BL2-Ost 0506 | A56 |
| Nov 2008 | Michael Kuraszkiewicz | 2,330 | BL2-Ost 0809 | D47 |
| Jan 2005 | Gottfried Braun | 2,325 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | A21 |
| Dec 2010 | Jan Juptner | 2,312 | BL2-Ost 1011 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,958 |
| BL2-Ost 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,984 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Schenk's chess games?
121 games by Alexander Schenk, from Jul 2005 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 Alexander Schenk has played.
What does Alexander Schenk play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Alexander Schenk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Schenk answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Schenk play as White?
As White, Alexander Schenk's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Schenk play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Schenk most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Alexander Schenk's FIDE rating?
Alexander Schenk is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alexander Schenk played?
Our database contains 121 games by Alexander Schenk, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 41 draws, 48 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Schenk?
121 games by Alexander Schenk 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.