Prepare against Dimitri Schechter
DEU · World #11,112 classical · FIDE ID 4678745
When preparing against Dimitri Schechter, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Dimitri Schechter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitri Schechter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitri Schechter 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 | 2,153 | 2,206 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,202 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitri Schechter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitri Schechter's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Schechter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schechter usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Schechter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schechter usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schechter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Dimitri Schechter's chess games
All 37 games by Dimitri Schechter 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Thomas Brueckner | 2,341 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | E68 |
| Feb 2024 | Johannes Kern | 2,148 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | E04 |
| Apr 2024 | Olaf Epding | 2,107 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | E14 |
| Apr 2007 | Karsten Schlinkmeier | 2,107 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | A13 |
| Oct 2006 | Ingo Walch | 2,067 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| Landesliga Sued 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Landesliga Sued 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,394 |
| Regionalliga SW 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,050 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,897 |
| 22nd Staufer Open | 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitri Schechter's chess games?
37 games by Dimitri Schechter, 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 Dimitri Schechter has played.
What does Dimitri Schechter play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Dimitri Schechter opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitri Schechter answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dimitri Schechter play as White?
As White, Dimitri Schechter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitri Schechter play as Black?
As Black, Dimitri Schechter most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Dimitri Schechter's FIDE rating?
Dimitri Schechter is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dimitri Schechter played?
Our database contains 37 games by Dimitri Schechter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitri Schechter?
37 games by Dimitri Schechter 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.