Prepare against Daniel Schalow
DEU · World #29,942 classical · FIDE ID 4644115
Our database contains 124 games by Daniel Schalow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Schalow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Schalow 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 | 1,986 | 2,161 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,066 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 44 | 33 | 47 | 35.5% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Schalow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Schalow's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 50.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 27 | 45.8% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Schalow usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schalow usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schalow usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schalow usually continues Bg5 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schalow usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schalow usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Daniel Schalow's chess games
All 124 games by Daniel Schalow 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Aivars Gipslis | 2,470 | 14th Berliner Sommer | B01 |
| Jan 1994 | Wolfgang Max Koch | 2,310 | 12th Berliner Sommer | A00 |
| Dec 2016 | Bodo Schmidt | 2,290 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Wolfgang Wieferig | 2,189 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | D78 |
| Aug 2004 | Luis Parals Marce | 2,189 | Banyoles Open 7th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,929 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,147 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Schalow's chess games?
124 games by Daniel Schalow, 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 Daniel Schalow has played.
What does Daniel Schalow play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Daniel Schalow opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Schalow answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Schalow play as White?
As White, Daniel Schalow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Schalow play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Schalow most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Daniel Schalow's FIDE rating?
Daniel Schalow is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Daniel Schalow played?
Our database contains 124 games by Daniel Schalow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Schalow?
124 games by Daniel Schalow 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.