Prepare against Denis Schermer
DEU · World #40,241 classical · FIDE ID 4664817
Our database contains 97 games by Denis Schermer, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Schermer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Schermer 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 | 1,934 | 2,143 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,017 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 2,002 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 50 | 20 | 27 | 51.5% |
| As White | 53 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Schermer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Schermer's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 81.1% | 65.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 18.9% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schermer usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schermer usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schermer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Schermer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schermer usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Schermer usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Denis Schermer's chess games
All 97 games by Denis Schermer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 50 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Gert Rabeler | 2,350 | ch-Pinneberg Open | A06 |
| Jan 1996 | Uwe Bokelbrink | 2,250 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B33 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Zimmermann | 2,149 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | D11 |
| May 2022 | Daniel Groetzbach | 2,070 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | A06 |
| Sep 2019 | Jens Diekmann | 2,050 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2012 | 20 | 14 | 2,106 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 6th Baunatal Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,251 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 5th Werther Schloss Open A | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,158 |
| Hamburg CupT | 2012 | 4 | 4 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Schermer's chess games?
97 games by Denis Schermer, from Apr 2005 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 Denis Schermer has played.
What does Denis Schermer play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Denis Schermer opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Schermer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Denis Schermer play as White?
As White, Denis Schermer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Schermer play as Black?
As Black, Denis Schermer most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Denis Schermer's FIDE rating?
Denis Schermer is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Denis Schermer played?
Our database contains 97 games by Denis Schermer, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Schermer?
97 games by Denis Schermer 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.