Prepare against Dirk Schuh
IM · DEU · World #2,317 classical · FIDE ID 4655311
Our database contains 507 games by Dirk Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Schuh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Schuh 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 | 2,367 | 2,402 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,392 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 217 | 161 | 129 | 42.8% |
| As White | 259 | 116 | 91 | 52 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 248 | 101 | 70 | 77 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Schuh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Schuh's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 89.2% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 4.2% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.1% | 68.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schuh usually continues d4 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Schuh usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 35.5% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 34 | 27.4% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 29 | 23.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.6% | 78.6% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 46.1% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 26.3% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.8% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Dirk Schuh's chess games
All 507 games by Dirk Schuh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 217 wins, 161 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/14/12 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,554 | 13th Werther Schloss Open A | E07 |
| Jul 2011 | Leonid Totsky | 2,484 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | B02 |
| Sep 2022 | Robert Ris | 2,474 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | E61 |
| Jul 2010 | Jan Krejci | 2,463 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | A46 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,460 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-NRW U20 | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,180 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 2,312 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga NRW 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,457 |
| 33rd Munsterland Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,431 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Schuh's chess games?
507 games by Dirk Schuh, from Apr 2003 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 Dirk Schuh has played.
What does Dirk Schuh play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Dirk Schuh opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Schuh answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Dirk Schuh play as White?
As White, Dirk Schuh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Schuh play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Schuh most often plays: Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Dirk Schuh's FIDE rating?
Dirk Schuh is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Dirk Schuh played?
Our database contains 507 games by Dirk Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 161 draws, 129 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Schuh?
507 games by Dirk Schuh 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.