Prepare against Gerd Schacher
FM · Italy · World #7,306 classical · FIDE ID 803979
When preparing against Gerd Schacher, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Gerd Schacher, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Schacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Schacher 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 | 2,219 | 2,374 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 78 | 58 | 61 | 39.6% |
| As White | 102 | 44 | 28 | 30 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Schacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Schacher's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 52.9% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 31.4% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 12.7% | 42.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Schacher usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schacher usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Schacher usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 45.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Schacher usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Schacher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Schacher usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 75.6% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 24.4% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
Gerd Schacher's chess games
All 197 games by Gerd Schacher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 58 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Helmut Erschbaumer | 2,425 | 15th Bolzano Open | E84 |
| Sep 2022 | Eugen Kurz | 2,357 | 64th Imperia Open A | A26 |
| Jan 1996 | Patrice Lerch | 2,330 | ch-EU U20 | A16 |
| Sep 2009 | Francesco Bentivegna | 2,324 | 7th Amantea Open A | A21 |
| Feb 1999 | Paul Delaney | 2,305 | Bunratty Masters Open | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U18 | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Wch U18 | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Bozen Open | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,214 |
| 27th Arco Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,371 |
| 15th Bolzano Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Schacher's chess games?
197 games by Gerd Schacher, from Apr 2003 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 Gerd Schacher has played.
What does Gerd Schacher play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Gerd Schacher opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Schacher answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Gerd Schacher play as White?
As White, Gerd Schacher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Schacher play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Schacher most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Gerd Schacher's FIDE rating?
Gerd Schacher is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (May 2015).
How many games has Gerd Schacher played?
Our database contains 197 games by Gerd Schacher, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 58 draws, 61 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Schacher?
197 games by Gerd Schacher 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.