Prepare against Franz-Josef Schleime
DEU · World #94,838 classical · FIDE ID 24641740
When preparing against Franz-Josef Schleime, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Franz-Josef Schleime, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz-Josef Schleime's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz-Josef Schleime 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 | 1,745 | 1,982 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 29 | 42 | 65 | 21.3% |
| As White | 67 | 15 | 20 | 32 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 14 | 22 | 33 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz-Josef Schleime's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz-Josef Schleime's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 98.5% | 37.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Schleime usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schleime usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Schleime usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schleime usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 32.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
Franz-Josef Schleime's chess games
All 136 games by Franz-Josef Schleime in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 42 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Herbert Scholz | 1,980 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | D02 |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Buss | 1,934 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Dietrich Stratmann | 1,726 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | D94 |
| Aug 2005 | Herbert Hoffmann | 1,690 | Moehnesee Cup-B | E17 |
| Jun 2013 | Matthias Kirschner | 1,683 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfu Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,608 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,469 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,672 |
| 1st Sao Martinho do Porto Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,698 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,787 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,581 |
| 77th chB-Bayern | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz-Josef Schleime's chess games?
136 games by Franz-Josef Schleime, from Jan 2006 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 Franz-Josef Schleime has played.
What does Franz-Josef Schleime play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Franz-Josef Schleime opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz-Josef Schleime answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games).
What openings does Franz-Josef Schleime play as White?
As White, Franz-Josef Schleime's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz-Josef Schleime play as Black?
As Black, Franz-Josef Schleime most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Franz-Josef Schleime's FIDE rating?
Franz-Josef Schleime is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Franz-Josef Schleime played?
Our database contains 136 games by Franz-Josef Schleime, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 42 draws, 65 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz-Josef Schleime?
136 games by Franz-Josef Schleime 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.