Prepare against Christian Schroeder
DEU · World #52,314 classical · FIDE ID 4686942
When preparing against Christian Schroeder, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Christian Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Schroeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Schroeder 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 | 1,884 | 2,155 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 77 | 53 | 63 | 39.9% |
| As White | 103 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 32 | 23 | 35 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Schroeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Schroeder's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 55 | 53.4% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 47 | 45.6% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 60.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 79.5% | 40.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.9% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Christian Schroeder's chess games
All 193 games by Christian Schroeder 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: 77 wins, 53 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,213 | 03rd Rostock PSV Open | A25 |
| Sep 2007 | Armin Schoene | 2,170 | 16th chT-GER Seniors | A86 |
| Feb 2007 | Heinz Rudnik | 2,153 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | E80 |
| Aug 2005 | Sven Helms | 2,148 | 5th Rostock PSV Open | D16 |
| Sep 2006 | Milislav Panic | 2,135 | 15th chT-GER Seniors | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2006 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 9th chT-EU Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,057 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Schroeder's chess games?
193 games by Christian Schroeder, 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 Schroeder has played.
What does Christian Schroeder play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Christian Schroeder opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Schroeder answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Christian Schroeder play as White?
As White, Christian Schroeder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Schroeder play as Black?
As Black, Christian Schroeder most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Christian Schroeder's FIDE rating?
Christian Schroeder is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Christian Schroeder played?
Our database contains 193 games by Christian Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 53 draws, 63 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Schroeder?
193 games by Christian Schroeder 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.