Prepare against Gert Schulz
DEU · World #29,729 classical · FIDE ID 4622391
When preparing against Gert Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Gert Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gert Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert 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 | 1,988 | 2,118 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 49 | 52 | 39 | 35.0% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Schulz's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 79.4% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.8% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.4% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 53.6% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 56.7% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Gert Schulz's chess games
All 140 games by Gert Schulz 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: 49 wins, 52 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Yu A Wang | 2,390 | 21st Bad Woerishofen Open | D13 |
| Mar 2019 | Klaus Zeier | 2,238 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | B31 |
| Mar 2003 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,221 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A42 |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Unger | 2,217 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Ulrich Kuempers | 2,174 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| 2nd IBCA chT-EU Blind | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Schulz's chess games?
140 games by Gert Schulz, 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 Gert Schulz has played.
What does Gert Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Gert Schulz opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Schulz answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gert Schulz play as White?
As White, Gert Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Gert Schulz most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Gert Schulz's FIDE rating?
Gert Schulz is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gert Schulz played?
Our database contains 140 games by Gert Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 52 draws, 39 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Schulz?
140 games by Gert 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.