Prepare against Daniel Schulz
DEU · World #44,199 classical · FIDE ID 16210670
When preparing against Daniel Schulz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Daniel Schulz, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Schulz 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 | 1,917 | 1,922 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 45.9% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Schulz's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 69.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schulz usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Schulz's chess games
All 61 games by Daniel Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Ronald Mehl | 2,099 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | A05 |
| Oct 2021 | Joerg Sonnenberger | 2,076 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2122 | B22 |
| Apr 2023 | Ingolf Hodl | 1,911 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | B04 |
| Nov 2017 | Jannis Lange | 1,904 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Bodo Alder | 1,845 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U18 | 2019 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Mecklenburg VP U16 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,711 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,651 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,031 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Schulz's chess games?
61 games by Daniel Schulz, from Sep 2015 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 Schulz has played.
What does Daniel Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Daniel Schulz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Schulz answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Schulz play as White?
As White, Daniel Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Schulz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Daniel Schulz's FIDE rating?
Daniel Schulz is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Schulz played?
Our database contains 61 games by Daniel Schulz, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Schulz?
61 games by Daniel Schulz 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.