Prepare against Andreas Schaefers
DEU · World #31,544 classical · FIDE ID 24643769
Our database contains 48 games by Andreas Schaefers, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Schaefers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Schaefers 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 | 1,977 | 2,136 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 35.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Schaefers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Schaefers's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schaefers usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Andreas Schaefers's chess games
All 48 games by Andreas Schaefers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Peter Schwalen | 2,158 | Moehnesee Cup A | B81 |
| Oct 2010 | Ludwig Bielmeier | 2,157 | 9th Forchheim Open | A37 |
| Aug 2005 | Siegfried Gelzenleichter | 2,154 | Moehnesee Cup A | A76 |
| Oct 2015 | Klaus Meulner | 2,134 | 14th Forchheim Open A | D19 |
| Oct 2015 | Wilhelm Weigert | 2,037 | 14th Forchheim Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Open B | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,806 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| 14th Forchheim Open A | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,239 |
| 9th Forchheim Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| 13th Portoroz Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,864 |
| Paderborn Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Schaefers's chess games?
48 games by Andreas Schaefers, from Apr 2006 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 Andreas Schaefers has played.
What does Andreas Schaefers play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Andreas Schaefers opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Schaefers answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Andreas Schaefers play as White?
As White, Andreas Schaefers's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Schaefers play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Schaefers most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Andreas Schaefers's FIDE rating?
Andreas Schaefers is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Andreas Schaefers played?
Our database contains 48 games by Andreas Schaefers, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Schaefers?
48 games by Andreas Schaefers 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.