Prepare against Christian Scho
DEU · World #19,779 classical · FIDE ID 4621131
Our database contains 185 games by Christian Scho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Scho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Scho 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 | 2,059 | 2,178 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,069 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 61 | 71 | 53 | 33.0% |
| As White | 84 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 31 | 40 | 30 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Scho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Scho's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 63.1% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Scho usually continues Bg5 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Scho usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Scho usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scho usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Scho usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Scho usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 84.2% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Christian Scho's chess games
All 185 games by Christian Scho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 71 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Frank Wuts | 2,350 | Oberliga NRW 9495 I | D00 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Horstmann | 2,255 | Oberliga NRW 9495 I | A41 |
| Dec 2002 | Axel Partenheimer | 2,208 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | A45 |
| Mar 2002 | Franz-Josef Weber | 2,163 | Oberliga NRW 0102 I | B28 |
| Mar 2008 | Waldemar Besel | 2,161 | Oberliga NRW 0708 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 I | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| Tatry Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,301 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 I | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Scho's chess games?
185 games by Christian Scho, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Scho has played.
What does Christian Scho play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Christian Scho opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Scho answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Christian Scho play as White?
As White, Christian Scho's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Scho play as Black?
As Black, Christian Scho most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Christian Scho's FIDE rating?
Christian Scho is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Christian Scho played?
Our database contains 185 games by Christian Scho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 71 draws, 53 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Scho?
185 games by Christian Scho 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.