Prepare against Benjamin Schaefer
DEU · World #21,076 classical · FIDE ID 34616390
When preparing against Benjamin Schaefer, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Benjamin Schaefer, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,916 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25.8% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 237 rated games against 209 different opponents, across 34 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 134 | 59 | 30 | 45 | 44.0% | 1,824 | 1,847 | 9 |
| Rapid | 43 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 51.2% | 1,883 | 1,883 | 3 |
| Blitz | 53 | 23 | 4 | 26 | 43.4% | 1,911 | 1,831 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 125 | 31 | 28 | 66 | 24.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 79 | 51 | 11 | 17 | 64.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 33 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1,913 | 1,983 |
| 2025 | 112 | 51 | 18 | 43 | 1,917 | 1,932 |
| 2024 | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 1,801 | 1,781 |
| 2023 | 37 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 1,732 | 1,646 |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1,597 | 1,568 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Benjamin Schaefer's chess games
All 31 games by Benjamin Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Arne Herter | 2,274 | Magdeburg Open 2026 | C85 |
| Dec 2025 | Maximilian Ellinger | 2,112 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | E11 |
| May 2020 | Arved Volan | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B01 |
| May 2020 | Leander Vassiliou | 1,344 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B01 |
| Aug 2021 | Lukas-Benedikt Merenda | 1,222 | chT-GER U10 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,416 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,979 |
| Magdeburg Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,184 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,998 |
| Rudolf Teschner Mem 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Schaefer's chess games?
31 games by Benjamin Schaefer, from May 2022 to Nov 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 Benjamin Schaefer has played.
What does Benjamin Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Benjamin Schaefer opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Schaefer answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Schaefer play as White?
As White, Benjamin Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Schaefer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Benjamin Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Schaefer is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Schaefer played?
Our database contains 31 games by Benjamin Schaefer, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Schaefer?
31 games by Benjamin 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.