Prepare against Christian Schatz
CM · DEU · World #16,139 classical · FIDE ID 4641620
When preparing against Christian Schatz, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 932 games by Christian Schatz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christian Schatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Schatz 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 | 2,094 | 2,238 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,168 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,186 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 932 | 278 | 457 | 197 | 29.8% |
| As White | 477 | 155 | 231 | 91 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 455 | 123 | 226 | 106 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Schatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Schatz's side.
First moves as White (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 315 | 66.0% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 70 | 14.7% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 63 | 13.2% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 25 | 5.2% | 48.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schatz usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schatz usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Schatz usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Schatz usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 47.1% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 52 | 22.9% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 37 | 16.3% | 39.2% |
| g6 | 13 | 5.7% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 73.3% | 61.2% |
| g6 | 17 | 11.6% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.2% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Christian Schatz's chess games
All 932 games by Christian Schatz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 278 wins, 457 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 65 | 23/36/6 | 35.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 49 | 16/20/13 | 32.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/22/7 | 31.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 8/21/6 | 22.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 95 | 28/42/25 | 29.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 23 | 3/17/3 | 13.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/14/2 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,381 | Lueneburg Blitz Open | B50 |
| Oct 2018 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,373 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A96 |
| Aug 2018 | Florian Ott | 2,324 | ch-Bayern 89th | A40 |
| Jul 2022 | Gustav Brejnik | 2,292 | 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | A58 |
| Aug 2022 | Olaf Raitza | 2,289 | ch-GER Seniors 50 34th | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 58 | 36 | 2,189 |
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 36 | 17 | 2,089 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,106 |
| Nuremberg Open | 1990 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| Postbauer Heng Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-Mittelfranken M1 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Reiner Heimrath (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Schatz's chess games?
932 games by Christian Schatz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Christian Schatz has played.
What does Christian Schatz play on the first move as White?
Across 477 games with White in our database, Christian Schatz opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Schatz answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Christian Schatz play as White?
As White, Christian Schatz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (65 games, 35.4% win rate); Réti Opening (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Schatz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Schatz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (95 games, 29.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 455 games.
What is Christian Schatz's FIDE rating?
Christian Schatz is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Christian Schatz played?
Our database contains 932 games by Christian Schatz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 457 draws, 197 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Schatz?
932 games by Christian Schatz 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.