Prepare against Gerhard Schulz
DEU · World #47,119 classical · FIDE ID 12901571
Our database contains 151 games by Gerhard Schulz, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Schulz 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 | 1,905 | 1,934 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 44 | 46 | 61 | 29.1% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 24 | 32 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Schulz's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 94.6% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schulz usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 73.7% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Gerhard Schulz's chess games
All 151 games by Gerhard Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 44 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 27 | 6/9/12 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Richard Zellner | 2,143 | 3rd Arber Open | D00 |
| Dec 2018 | Hans Petzold | 2,066 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C01 |
| Jun 2013 | Stanislav Gschwendtner | 2,024 | 2nd Arber Open | B77 |
| Jul 2013 | Roland Reuter | 2,010 | 2nd Arber Open | B75 |
| Dec 2017 | Ulrich Deflieze | 1,946 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,875 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,925 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Schulz's chess games?
151 games by Gerhard Schulz, from Jun 2013 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 Gerhard Schulz has played.
What does Gerhard Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gerhard Schulz opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Schulz answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Schulz play as White?
As White, Gerhard Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Schulz most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Gerhard Schulz's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Schulz is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Schulz played?
Our database contains 151 games by Gerhard Schulz, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Schulz?
151 games by Gerhard Schulz 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.