Prepare against Armin Schiff
DEU · World #21,121 classical · FIDE ID 4621069
Our database contains 114 games by Armin Schiff, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armin Schiff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Schiff 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 | 2,048 | 2,169 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,073 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,112 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Schiff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Schiff's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 64.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.1% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schiff usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schiff usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Schiff usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Schiff usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schiff usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schiff usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Armin Schiff's chess games
All 114 games by Armin Schiff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Pauli | 2,355 | Bad Woerishofen Open 09th | B33 |
| Jan 2000 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,336 | Bad Wildbad Open | A12 |
| Jan 1990 | Mikko Alava | 2,335 | St Ingbert Open | C34 |
| Jan 2001 | Christian Hueneburg | 2,259 | Bad Wildbad Open | A00 |
| Jun 2000 | Torsten Lang | 2,257 | Westpfalz Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 17 | 9 | 2,218 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2001 | 12 | 6 | 2,292 |
| 1st Saarlouis Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 6th Saarlouis Open | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Schiff's chess games?
114 games by Armin Schiff, from Apr 2003 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 Armin Schiff has played.
What does Armin Schiff play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Armin Schiff opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Schiff answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Armin Schiff play as White?
As White, Armin Schiff's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Schiff play as Black?
As Black, Armin Schiff most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Armin Schiff's FIDE rating?
Armin Schiff is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (May 2010).
How many games has Armin Schiff played?
Our database contains 114 games by Armin Schiff, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Schiff?
114 games by Armin Schiff 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.