Prepare against Gottfried Schumacher
FM · DEU · World #9,760 classical · FIDE ID 4637933
When preparing against Gottfried Schumacher, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 441 games by Gottfried Schumacher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gottfried Schumacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gottfried Schumacher 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 | 2,174 | 2,319 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,261 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,271 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 242 | 109 | 90 | 54.9% |
| As White | 225 | 127 | 49 | 49 | 56.4% |
| As Black | 216 | 115 | 60 | 41 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gottfried Schumacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gottfried Schumacher's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 11.6% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 23 | 10.2% | 73.9% |
| g3 | 14 | 6.2% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.2% | 82.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 3.1% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (75.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 69.9% | 65.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 24.7% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 45.1% | 75.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 33.0% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 19.8% | 55.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Gottfried Schumacher's chess games
All 441 games by Gottfried Schumacher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 242 wins, 109 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 12/6/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Christoph Pragua | 2,423 | Alpenpokal Open 27th | D45 |
| Oct 2015 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,333 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A13 |
| Sep 2015 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,317 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | A47 |
| Jan 1996 | Janos Rigo | 2,315 | Vienna Open B | B27 |
| Nov 2009 | Martin Auer | 2,314 | BL2-West 0910 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,300 |
| 10th Dresden Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,385 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,234 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,124 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gottfried Schumacher's chess games?
441 games by Gottfried Schumacher, from Apr 2003 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 Gottfried Schumacher has played.
What does Gottfried Schumacher play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Gottfried Schumacher opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gottfried Schumacher answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Gottfried Schumacher play as White?
As White, Gottfried Schumacher's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gottfried Schumacher play as Black?
As Black, Gottfried Schumacher most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Gottfried Schumacher's FIDE rating?
Gottfried Schumacher is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Gottfried Schumacher played?
Our database contains 441 games by Gottfried Schumacher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 109 draws, 90 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gottfried Schumacher?
441 games by Gottfried Schumacher 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.