Prepare against Andre Schaffarczyk
DEU · World #19,574 classical · FIDE ID 4648684
When preparing against Andre Schaffarczyk, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Andre Schaffarczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Schaffarczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Schaffarczyk 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 | 2,061 | 2,197 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,201 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 110 | 97 | 136 | 32.1% |
| As White | 187 | 69 | 51 | 67 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 156 | 41 | 46 | 69 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Schaffarczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Schaffarczyk's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 98.4% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schaffarczyk usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schaffarczyk usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schaffarczyk usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schaffarczyk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schaffarczyk usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 38.2% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 36.4% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 23.6% | 34.6% |
Andre Schaffarczyk's chess games
All 343 games by Andre Schaffarczyk 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: 110 wins, 97 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 28 | 6/7/15 | 21.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,443 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | B27 |
| Oct 2014 | Arno Zude | 2,384 | 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C47 |
| Oct 2014 | Ilya Manakov | 2,338 | 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B30 |
| Oct 2003 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,312 | ch-NRW | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Gordon Andre | 2,307 | CupT-GER 1718 Round 2 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 2005 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-OWL U17 | 1994 | 18 | 8 | – |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 1999 | 18 | 7 | 2,120 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,477 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga NRW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Schaffarczyk's chess games?
343 games by Andre Schaffarczyk, 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 Andre Schaffarczyk has played.
What does Andre Schaffarczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Andre Schaffarczyk opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Schaffarczyk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Andre Schaffarczyk play as White?
As White, Andre Schaffarczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Schaffarczyk play as Black?
As Black, Andre Schaffarczyk most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Andre Schaffarczyk's FIDE rating?
Andre Schaffarczyk is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Andre Schaffarczyk played?
Our database contains 343 games by Andre Schaffarczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 97 draws, 136 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Schaffarczyk?
343 games by Andre Schaffarczyk 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.