Prepare against Andre Schutte
ZAF · World #48,722 classical · FIDE ID 14306000
Our database contains 68 games by Andre Schutte, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andre Schutte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Schutte 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 | 1,898 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,894 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 36.8% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Schutte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Schutte's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 78.1% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schutte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Schutte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schutte usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schutte usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schutte usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schutte usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Andre Schutte's chess games
All 68 games by Andre Schutte in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | James Dinham | 2,174 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | D30 |
| Jan 2025 | Charlton Mnyasta | 2,136 | Cape Town Masters | B20 |
| Jun 2026 | Chase Salimu | 2,024 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | D47 |
| Jul 2026 | Timofey Rogov | 1,986 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Suresh Jhunjhnuwala | 1,888 | WchT Seniors 50 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 21 | 11 | 1,734 |
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 20 | 11 | 1,819 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,905 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Schutte's chess games?
68 games by Andre Schutte, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Schutte has played.
What does Andre Schutte play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Andre Schutte opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Schutte answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Andre Schutte play as White?
As White, Andre Schutte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Schutte play as Black?
As Black, Andre Schutte most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Andre Schutte's FIDE rating?
Andre Schutte is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andre Schutte played?
Our database contains 68 games by Andre Schutte, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Schutte?
68 games by Andre Schutte 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.