Prepare against Fabian Schaller
DEU · World #12,095 classical · FIDE ID 12910422
Our database contains 158 games by Fabian Schaller, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Schaller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Schaller 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 | 2,140 | 2,158 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,083 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 45 | 72 | 41 | 28.5% |
| As White | 83 | 26 | 36 | 21 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 19 | 36 | 20 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Schaller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Schaller's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 49.4% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 41.0% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Schaller usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schaller usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schaller usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schaller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schaller usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schaller usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 63.3% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
Fabian Schaller's chess games
All 158 games by Fabian Schaller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 72 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C43 | Center Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Jonas Freiberger | 2,196 | 28th Schloss Open | A45 |
| Aug 2024 | Kai Spriestersbach | 2,164 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Clemens Poetter | 2,011 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Felix Pennig | 1,973 | Schloss-Open | D01 |
| Aug 2024 | Dildarav Lishoy Gengis Paratazham | 1,962 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 15 | 5 | 1,813 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Schaller's chess games?
158 games by Fabian Schaller, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Fabian Schaller has played.
What does Fabian Schaller play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Fabian Schaller opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Schaller answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Fabian Schaller play as White?
As White, Fabian Schaller's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Schaller play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Schaller most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Fabian Schaller's FIDE rating?
Fabian Schaller is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Fabian Schaller played?
Our database contains 158 games by Fabian Schaller, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 72 draws, 41 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Schaller?
158 games by Fabian Schaller 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.