Prepare against Andreas Scharrenbroich
DEU · World #68,458 classical · FIDE ID 24622303
When preparing against Andreas Scharrenbroich, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (41%).
Our database contains 75 games by Andreas Scharrenbroich, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Scharrenbroich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Scharrenbroich 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 | 1,827 | 1,876 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,034 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 16 | 32 | 36.0% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Scharrenbroich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Scharrenbroich's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Scharrenbroich usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Andreas Scharrenbroich's chess games
All 75 games by Andreas Scharrenbroich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,261 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B23 |
| May 2004 | Drazen Curic | 2,207 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | C42 |
| Mar 2005 | Dirk Visser | 2,115 | ch-Niederrhein | B07 |
| Apr 2003 | Armin Naber | 1,711 | ch-Niederrhein | E51 |
| Mar 2005 | Siegfried Hamm | 1,700 | Rheinhausen Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2006 | 22 | 8 | 1,770 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,865 |
| Rheinhausen Open | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 1,732 |
| ch-Niederrhein U14 | 1999 | 6 | 2 | – |
| ch-Rheinhausen 10th | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| 6th Rheinhausen Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,652 |
| Duisburg Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Duesseldorf Post Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Scharrenbroich's chess games?
75 games by Andreas Scharrenbroich, from Oct 2021 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 Scharrenbroich has played.
What does Andreas Scharrenbroich play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Andreas Scharrenbroich opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Scharrenbroich answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Andreas Scharrenbroich play as White?
As White, Andreas Scharrenbroich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Scharrenbroich play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Scharrenbroich most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Andreas Scharrenbroich's FIDE rating?
Andreas Scharrenbroich is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Andreas Scharrenbroich played?
Our database contains 75 games by Andreas Scharrenbroich, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Scharrenbroich?
75 games by Andreas Scharrenbroich 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.