Prepare against Franz Scheckenbach
DEU · World #17,795 classical · FIDE ID 4635647
Our database contains 303 games by Franz Scheckenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Scheckenbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Scheckenbach 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 | 2,077 | 2,200 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,141 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 91 | 90 | 122 | 30.0% |
| As White | 153 | 50 | 45 | 58 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 150 | 41 | 45 | 64 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Scheckenbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Scheckenbach's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 93.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Scheckenbach usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Scheckenbach usually continues d4 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Scheckenbach usually continues Bc4 (86.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Scheckenbach usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scheckenbach usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 75.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 18.9% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
Franz Scheckenbach's chess games
All 303 games by Franz Scheckenbach 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: 91 wins, 90 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Lagunow | 2,392 | 28th Erfurt Open | E63 |
| Dec 2017 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,376 | 27th Erfurt MT Open | B99 |
| Mar 2000 | Hans2 Wagner | 2,376 | Landesliga Sued 9900 | B89 |
| Jan 2012 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,344 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B66 |
| Jan 2008 | Christoph Eichler | 2,311 | Oberliga Bayern 0708 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,092 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Scheckenbach's chess games?
303 games by Franz Scheckenbach, 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 Franz Scheckenbach has played.
What does Franz Scheckenbach play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Franz Scheckenbach opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Scheckenbach answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Franz Scheckenbach play as White?
As White, Franz Scheckenbach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Scheckenbach play as Black?
As Black, Franz Scheckenbach most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Franz Scheckenbach's FIDE rating?
Franz Scheckenbach is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Franz Scheckenbach played?
Our database contains 303 games by Franz Scheckenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 90 draws, 122 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Scheckenbach?
303 games by Franz Scheckenbach 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.