Prepare against Carlos Schuster
FM · Argentina · World #11,338 classical · FIDE ID 101214
Our database contains 134 games by Carlos Schuster, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Schuster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Schuster 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 | 2,149 | 2,294 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,244 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 52 | 31 | 51 | 38.8% |
| As White | 65 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 16 | 29 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Schuster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Schuster's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 96.9% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schuster usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Schuster usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Schuster usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schuster usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 84.8% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Carlos Schuster's chess games
All 134 games by Carlos Schuster 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: 52 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,515 | Buenos Aires Clarin Open | D66 |
| Jan 1998 | Maximiliano Ginzburg | 2,470 | ch-ARG sf | B82 |
| Jun 2005 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,442 | chT-ARG Magistral | E11 |
| Jan 1992 | Guillermo Bianchi | 2,430 | Coronel Suarez Open | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Jorge Alberto Rubinetti | 2,430 | Mar del Plata Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 21 | 11 | 2,165 |
| ch-ARG | 1989 | 17 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Buenos Aires | 1985 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,241 |
| FASGBA Superior | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| Coronel Suarez Open | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,475 |
| ch-Chivilcoy | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| Buenos Aires Ramos Memorial | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Schuster's chess games?
134 games by Carlos Schuster, 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 Carlos Schuster has played.
What does Carlos Schuster play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Carlos Schuster opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Schuster answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Carlos Schuster play as White?
As White, Carlos Schuster's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Schuster play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Schuster most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Carlos Schuster's FIDE rating?
Carlos Schuster is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Carlos Schuster played?
Our database contains 134 games by Carlos Schuster, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Schuster?
134 games by Carlos Schuster 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.