Prepare against Ann-Kathrin Schaefer
DEU · World #79,359 classical · FIDE ID 24615412
When preparing against Ann-Kathrin Schaefer, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Ann-Kathrin Schaefer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ann-Kathrin Schaefer 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 | 1,792 | 1,801 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 75 | 41 | 134 | 30.0% |
| As White | 122 | 35 | 15 | 72 | 28.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 40 | 26 | 62 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 54.1% | 34.8% |
| d4 | 50 | 41.0% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 34.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues f4 (52.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 36.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 56.9% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.5% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 54.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's chess games
All 250 games by Ann-Kathrin Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 75 wins, 41 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Melina Siegl | 1,958 | Landesliga U20 Nord 1314 | B21 |
| Dec 2009 | Paula Wiesner | 1,904 | chT-GER U14 Girls | D05 |
| May 2013 | Ann-Kathrin Tettmann | 1,871 | ch-GER U18 Girls | D32 |
| Aug 2018 | Oda Lorenz | 1,822 | ch-Bayern 89th w | C01 |
| Oct 2011 | Martin Killmann | 1,791 | 10th Forchheim Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2005 | 22 | 9 | 982 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,346 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,700 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,627 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 1,614 |
| Bayern B U16 | 2006 | 9 | 0 | 1,646 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,523 |
| ch-Bayern 82nd w | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's chess games?
250 games by Ann-Kathrin Schaefer, from Oct 2007 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 Ann-Kathrin Schaefer has played.
What does Ann-Kathrin Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Ann-Kathrin Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ann-Kathrin Schaefer answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ann-Kathrin Schaefer play as White?
As White, Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ann-Kathrin Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Ann-Kathrin Schaefer most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Ann-Kathrin Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Ann-Kathrin Schaefer is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (May 2025).
How many games has Ann-Kathrin Schaefer played?
Our database contains 250 games by Ann-Kathrin Schaefer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 41 draws, 134 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ann-Kathrin Schaefer?
250 games by Ann-Kathrin Schaefer 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.