Prepare against Detlef Schoetzig
DEU · World #13,208 classical · FIDE ID 4644646
Our database contains 182 games by Detlef Schoetzig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Schoetzig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Schoetzig 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 | 2,126 | 2,165 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,166 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 61 | 66 | 55 | 33.5% |
| As White | 88 | 31 | 34 | 23 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Schoetzig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Schoetzig's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 52.3% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Schoetzig usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Detlef Schoetzig's chess games
All 182 games by Detlef Schoetzig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 66 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Drazen Muse | 2,373 | BL2-Nord 0708 | D11 |
| Sep 1999 | Stephan Rausch | 2,333 | 10th Seefeld Open | D31 |
| Apr 2001 | Stanimir Nikolic | 2,321 | Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | A28 |
| Nov 2018 | Nato Imnadze | 2,291 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Harald Behrens | 2,270 | 7th Seefeld Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 8th Seefeld Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 11th Seefeld Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Schoetzig's chess games?
182 games by Detlef Schoetzig, from Apr 2003 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 Detlef Schoetzig has played.
What does Detlef Schoetzig play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Detlef Schoetzig opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Schoetzig answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Detlef Schoetzig play as White?
As White, Detlef Schoetzig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Schoetzig play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Schoetzig most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Detlef Schoetzig's FIDE rating?
Detlef Schoetzig is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Detlef Schoetzig played?
Our database contains 182 games by Detlef Schoetzig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 66 draws, 55 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Schoetzig?
182 games by Detlef Schoetzig 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.