Prepare against Christian Scholz
IM · DEU · World #4,466 classical · FIDE ID 4617150
When preparing against Christian Scholz, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.1% over 45 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Christian Scholz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Scholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Scholz 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 | 2,289 | 2,396 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,386 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,388 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 114 | 88 | 101 | 37.6% |
| As White | 152 | 71 | 44 | 37 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 151 | 43 | 44 | 64 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Scholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Scholz's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 81.2% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 18.8% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Scholz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Scholz usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Scholz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Scholz usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 98.4% | 39.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 82.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.0% | 22.2% |
Christian Scholz's chess games
All 303 games by Christian Scholz 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: 114 wins, 88 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 14/8/23 | 31.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| E63 | English Opening | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,656 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | C08 |
| Feb 2015 | Robert Ruck | 2,568 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | D82 |
| Oct 2014 | Sabino Brunello | 2,552 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | E63 |
| Dec 2016 | Misa Pap | 2,495 | BL2-West 1617 | E11 |
| Apr 2013 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,479 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,111 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,517 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,432 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,434 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,381 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,429 |
| 39th Muenster Open A | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Scholz's chess games?
303 games by Christian Scholz, 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 Christian Scholz has played.
What does Christian Scholz play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Christian Scholz opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Scholz answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Christian Scholz play as White?
As White, Christian Scholz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Scholz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Scholz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 31.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Christian Scholz's FIDE rating?
Christian Scholz is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Christian Scholz played?
Our database contains 303 games by Christian Scholz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 88 draws, 101 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Scholz?
303 games by Christian Scholz 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.