Prepare against Florian Schicktanz
DEU · World #87,642 classical · FIDE ID 12949140
When preparing against Florian Schicktanz, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 100 games by Florian Schicktanz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Schicktanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Schicktanz 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 | 1,766 | 1,910 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,843 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,865 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 37.0% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Schicktanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Schicktanz's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 49.0% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.8% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schicktanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Florian Schicktanz's chess games
All 100 games by Florian Schicktanz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Adrian Vishanji | 1,892 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | C00 |
| Dec 2016 | Tom Rebentisch | 1,840 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | A95 |
| Jul 2011 | Josef Der | 1,810 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Baran Tekin | 1,796 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D32 |
| Jul 2014 | Rene Mueller | 1,777 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 43 | 23 | 1,720 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,697 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
| Recklinghaeuser Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Schicktanz's chess games?
100 games by Florian Schicktanz, from Jul 2012 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 Florian Schicktanz has played.
What does Florian Schicktanz play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Florian Schicktanz opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Schicktanz answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Florian Schicktanz play as White?
As White, Florian Schicktanz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Schicktanz play as Black?
As Black, Florian Schicktanz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Florian Schicktanz's FIDE rating?
Florian Schicktanz is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Florian Schicktanz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Florian Schicktanz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Schicktanz?
100 games by Florian Schicktanz 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.