Prepare against Emil Frederick Schuricht
FM · DEU · World #5,970 classical · FIDE ID 16270185
When preparing against Emil Frederick Schuricht, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Emil Frederick Schuricht, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emil Frederick Schuricht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Frederick Schuricht 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 | 2,249 | 2,360 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,169 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,275 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 68 | 73 | 62 | 33.5% |
| As White | 103 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 27 | 32 | 41 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Frederick Schuricht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Frederick Schuricht's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 44.7% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 42 | 40.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.7% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Schuricht usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 96.5% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
Emil Frederick Schuricht's chess games
All 203 games by Emil Frederick Schuricht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 73 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,598 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Prraneeth Vuppala | 2,458 | 27th HZ Open | A13 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,417 | WWRR IM | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | John Heinrich | 2,378 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | A29 |
| May 2026 | Florentin Stickler | 2,364 | Mitropa Cup 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 1,575 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,236 |
| Mülheimer 5 Tagesnorm 2026 | IM-Norm | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,418 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,284 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Frederick Schuricht's chess games?
203 games by Emil Frederick Schuricht, from Jul 2019 to Sep 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 Emil Frederick Schuricht has played.
What does Emil Frederick Schuricht play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Emil Frederick Schuricht opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Frederick Schuricht answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Emil Frederick Schuricht play as White?
As White, Emil Frederick Schuricht's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Frederick Schuricht play as Black?
As Black, Emil Frederick Schuricht most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Emil Frederick Schuricht's FIDE rating?
Emil Frederick Schuricht is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Emil Frederick Schuricht played?
Our database contains 203 games by Emil Frederick Schuricht, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 73 draws, 62 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Frederick Schuricht?
203 games by Emil Frederick Schuricht 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.