Prepare against David Schaffner
CHE · World #33,882 classical · FIDE ID 1310607
Our database contains 40 games by David Schaffner, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Schaffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Schaffner 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 | 1,964 | 2,058 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 20.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schaffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schaffner's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Schaffner usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schaffner usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Schaffner usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
David Schaffner's chess games
All 40 games by David Schaffner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Valerio Di Fonzo | 2,183 | 34th Zuerich Open A | C33 |
| Jul 2004 | Marco Gaehler | 2,096 | Samnaun HT1 | B33 |
| Apr 2009 | Markus Hirt | 2,091 | Lenk Open 21st | B43 |
| Jan 2003 | Andreas Lehmann | 2,031 | ch-SUI U16 | B02 |
| Jul 2025 | H Hank | 1,947 | 58th Biel Master Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
| Samnaun HT1 | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Lenk Open 21st | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,990 |
| Winterthur Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,865 |
| Thun Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,843 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1,958 |
| 1st Bern Hotel Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schaffner's chess games?
40 games by David Schaffner, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Schaffner has played.
What does David Schaffner play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, David Schaffner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schaffner answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Schaffner play as White?
As White, David Schaffner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schaffner play as Black?
As Black, David Schaffner most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is David Schaffner's FIDE rating?
David Schaffner is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2022).
How many games has David Schaffner played?
Our database contains 40 games by David Schaffner, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schaffner?
40 games by David Schaffner 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.