Prepare against Guenther Schencke
DEU · World #81,568 classical · FIDE ID 24604224
When preparing against Guenther Schencke, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 105 games by Guenther Schencke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Schencke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Schencke 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 | 1,785 | 1,874 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 24 | 34 | 47 | 22.9% |
| As White | 53 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Schencke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Schencke's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 92.5% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schencke usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schencke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schencke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Schencke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schencke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schencke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Guenther Schencke's chess games
All 105 games by Guenther Schencke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Ulrich Boettcher | 2,093 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A52 |
| Sep 2014 | Berthold Plischke | 2,025 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | C10 |
| May 2011 | Gerhard Weber | 1,907 | 39th Merano Gold Cup | B08 |
| Dec 2017 | Klaus Vietinghoff | 1,846 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A83 |
| Dec 2019 | Gregor Giering | 1,791 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,887 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,695 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| 30th Merano Gold Cup | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| 10th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,650 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Schencke's chess games?
105 games by Guenther Schencke, from Jul 2005 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 Guenther Schencke has played.
What does Guenther Schencke play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Guenther Schencke opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Schencke answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Guenther Schencke play as White?
As White, Guenther Schencke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Schencke play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Schencke most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Guenther Schencke's FIDE rating?
Guenther Schencke is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Guenther Schencke played?
Our database contains 105 games by Guenther Schencke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Schencke?
105 games by Guenther Schencke 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.