Prepare against David Schacht
DEU · World #86,316 classical · FIDE ID 16249038
When preparing against David Schacht, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 48 games by David Schacht, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Schacht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Schacht 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 | 1,770 | 1,835 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,873 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 22.9% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schacht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schacht's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 54.5% | 20.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 20.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Schacht usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
David Schacht's chess games
All 48 games by David Schacht in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Stefan Haack | 1,806 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | A06 |
| Mar 2024 | Rene Lasschuit | 1,762 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | A04 |
| Oct 2019 | Heinrich Bode | 1,629 | 3rd Blankenese Open | C50 |
| May 2024 | Patrick Moeller | 1,607 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | A34 |
| Sep 2018 | Gufeng Mi | 1,485 | 2nd Blankenese Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,273 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,519 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,185 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,740 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schacht's chess games?
48 games by David Schacht, from Nov 2018 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 David Schacht has played.
What does David Schacht play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Schacht opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.b3 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schacht answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does David Schacht play as White?
As White, David Schacht's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schacht play as Black?
As Black, David Schacht most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is David Schacht's FIDE rating?
David Schacht is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Dec 2024).
How many games has David Schacht played?
Our database contains 48 games by David Schacht, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schacht?
48 games by David Schacht 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.