Prepare against Dieter Schatz
DEU · World #38,744 classical · FIDE ID 4624963
Our database contains 184 games by Dieter Schatz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Schatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Schatz 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 | 1,941 | 2,240 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,979 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 64 | 62 | 58 | 34.8% |
| As White | 87 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Schatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Schatz's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 82.8% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.0% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schatz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Schatz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schatz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 92.0% | 40.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Dieter Schatz's chess games
All 184 games by Dieter Schatz 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: 64 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Georg Danner | 2,385 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | E14 |
| Jan 1994 | Dimitry Atlas | 2,355 | 12th Liechtenstein Open | C00 |
| Jan 1991 | Guenter Haag | 2,310 | ch-RLPF | C44 |
| Aug 2009 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,309 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B53 |
| Nov 2003 | Hermann Krieger | 2,267 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,147 |
| chM-Bahn | 2000 | 14 | 8 | 2,100 |
| 5th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-RLPF | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Schatz's chess games?
184 games by Dieter Schatz, 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 Dieter Schatz has played.
What does Dieter Schatz play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Dieter Schatz opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Schatz answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dieter Schatz play as White?
As White, Dieter Schatz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Schatz play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Schatz most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Dieter Schatz's FIDE rating?
Dieter Schatz is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dieter Schatz played?
Our database contains 184 games by Dieter Schatz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Schatz?
184 games by Dieter Schatz 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.