Prepare against Dirk Schiefelbusch
DEU · World #13,758 classical · FIDE ID 4694139
Our database contains 234 games by Dirk Schiefelbusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Schiefelbusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Schiefelbusch 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 | 2,119 | 2,157 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,086 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 76 | 101 | 57 | 32.5% |
| As White | 117 | 40 | 57 | 20 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 117 | 36 | 44 | 37 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Schiefelbusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Schiefelbusch's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 38.5% | 51.1% |
| b4 | 44 | 37.6% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.3% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 38% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues Bb2 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Schiefelbusch usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 51.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 88.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Dirk Schiefelbusch's chess games
All 234 games by Dirk Schiefelbusch 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: 76 wins, 101 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 44 | 16/19/9 | 36.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Ingemars Jesse | 2,320 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A11 |
| Sep 2012 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,257 | Oberliga NRW 1213 | A11 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Weiss | 2,226 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | D17 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,191 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A33 |
| May 2005 | Joachim Boehm | 2,169 | Ruhrgebiet VL 0405 Playoff | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,108 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Dortmund | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,017 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,187 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Schiefelbusch's chess games?
234 games by Dirk Schiefelbusch, 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 Schiefelbusch has played.
What does Dirk Schiefelbusch play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Dirk Schiefelbusch opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.b4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Schiefelbusch answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dirk Schiefelbusch play as White?
As White, Dirk Schiefelbusch's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Torre Attack (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Schiefelbusch play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Schiefelbusch most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Dirk Schiefelbusch's FIDE rating?
Dirk Schiefelbusch is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Dirk Schiefelbusch played?
Our database contains 234 games by Dirk Schiefelbusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 101 draws, 57 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Schiefelbusch?
234 games by Dirk Schiefelbusch 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.