Prepare against Hans-Joachim Schilly
DEU · World #79,252 classical · FIDE ID 4698967
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Schilly, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Hans-Joachim Schilly, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Schilly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Schilly 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 | 1,792 | 1,839 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 51 | 25 | 76 | 33.6% |
| As White | 79 | 31 | 19 | 29 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 20 | 6 | 47 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Schilly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Schilly's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 96.2% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Schilly usually continues Nc3 (41.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schilly usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schilly usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (67% of these games) — Schilly usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schilly usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 100.0% | 35.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
Hans-Joachim Schilly's chess games
All 152 games by Hans-Joachim Schilly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 51 wins, 25 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| C01 | English Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Horst Keusch | 2,021 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A37 |
| Sep 2004 | Harald Haseloff | 1,985 | Berlin Open 09 | B10 |
| Jul 2000 | Ivan Lavrentjev | 1,955 | Kreuzberg | E81 |
| Nov 2006 | Hagen Jurkatis | 1,903 | 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B10 |
| Aug 2019 | Kay Schoenberger | 1,901 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,654 |
| Kreuzberg | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,642 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,723 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Schilly's chess games?
152 games by Hans-Joachim Schilly, from Oct 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 Hans-Joachim Schilly has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Schilly play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Schilly opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Schilly answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Schilly play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Schilly's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Schilly play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Schilly most often plays: Albin Countergambit (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Schilly's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Schilly is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Schilly played?
Our database contains 152 games by Hans-Joachim Schilly, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 25 draws, 76 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Schilly?
152 games by Hans-Joachim Schilly 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.