Prepare against Guenther Schruefer
DEU · World #8,942 classical · FIDE ID 4608631
Our database contains 75 games by Guenther Schruefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Schruefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Schruefer 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 | 2,187 | 2,218 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 18 | 32 | 24 | 24.0% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Schruefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Schruefer's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schruefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schruefer usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schruefer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Guenther Schruefer's chess games
All 75 games by Guenther Schruefer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 32 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1985 | Daniel J King | 2,425 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | B91 |
| Jan 1985 | Vladimir Budde | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | C08 |
| Jan 1989 | Johannes Steckner | 2,300 | BL2-Nord 8889 | A45 |
| Jan 1988 | Walter Strobel | 2,275 | BL2-Nord 8788 | D85 |
| Jan 1990 | Thorsten Stelting | 2,265 | BL2-Nord 9091 | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 7 | 2,369 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 12 | 4 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,175 |
| BL2-Nord 8889 | 1989 | 7 | 4 | 2,292 |
| 26th chT-GER Seniors | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,293 |
| BL2-Nord 8788 | 1988 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,340 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 5 | 3 | 2,332 |
Interactive opening tree from all 75 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Schruefer's chess games?
75 games by Guenther Schruefer, from Apr 2003 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 Schruefer has played.
What does Guenther Schruefer play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Guenther Schruefer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Schruefer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guenther Schruefer play as White?
As White, Guenther Schruefer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Schruefer play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Schruefer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Guenther Schruefer's FIDE rating?
Guenther Schruefer is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Guenther Schruefer played?
Our database contains 75 games by Guenther Schruefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 32 draws, 24 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Schruefer?
75 games by Guenther Schruefer 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.