Prepare against Gerhard Schulz
Austria · World #136,737 classical · FIDE ID 1634780
When preparing against Gerhard Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 52 games by Gerhard Schulz, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 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 | 1,628 | 1,819 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 11 | 24 | 17 | 21.2% |
| As White | 30 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 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 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Gerhard Schulz's chess games
All 52 games by Gerhard Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 24 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Bodo Liphardt | 1,899 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D02 |
| May 2014 | Rolf Graw | 1,613 | 22nd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | A80 |
| Dec 2013 | Ralph Friedrich Kur Kramell | 1,560 | 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E07 |
| Nov 2014 | Hans Knaak | 1,514 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D00 |
| Nov 2015 | Irmgard Narr | 1,510 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,690 |
| 22nd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,619 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,504 |
| Open Nové Hrady 2026 - Turnaj A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Schulz's chess games?
52 games by Gerhard Schulz, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 30 games with White in our database, Gerhard Schulz opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Schulz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Schulz play as White?
As White, Gerhard Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Schulz most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gerhard Schulz's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Schulz is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Schulz played?
Our database contains 52 games by Gerhard Schulz, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 24 draws, 17 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Schulz?
52 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.