Prepare against Christoph Schultes
DEU · World #42,527 classical · FIDE ID 12905674
Our database contains 120 games by Christoph Schultes, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Schultes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Schultes 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 | 1,924 | 2,056 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,026 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,051 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 40 | 49 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 13 | 22 | 19 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Schultes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Schultes's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 95.4% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Schultes usually continues Nf3 (74.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schultes usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schultes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Schultes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Schultes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Christoph Schultes's chess games
All 120 games by Christoph Schultes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 49 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 20 | 12/8/0 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Uwe Kleibel | 2,079 | ch-Niederbayern | A41 |
| Feb 2014 | Gerhard Lettl | 2,068 | Regionalliga SO 1314 | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Steffen Woitylak | 2,028 | ch-Niederbayern | E09 |
| Jan 2012 | Anton Ott | 2,015 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | E00 |
| Jan 2012 | Josef Jun. Lang | 2,010 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2019 | 28 | 17 | 1,944 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,951 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,004 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Schultes's chess games?
120 games by Christoph Schultes, from Nov 2012 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 Christoph Schultes has played.
What does Christoph Schultes play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Christoph Schultes opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Schultes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Christoph Schultes play as White?
As White, Christoph Schultes's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Schultes play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Schultes most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Christoph Schultes's FIDE rating?
Christoph Schultes is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Christoph Schultes played?
Our database contains 120 games by Christoph Schultes, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 49 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Schultes?
120 games by Christoph Schultes 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.