Prepare against Harald Schlais
DEU · World #7,768 classical · FIDE ID 4640349
When preparing against Harald Schlais, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Harald Schlais, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Harald Schlais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Schlais 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 | 2,210 | 2,251 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,238 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1987-2026): 187 rated games against 142 different opponents, across 9 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 72 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 33.3% | 2,228 | 2,242 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% | 2,149 | 2,249 | 6 |
| Blitz | 106 | 34 | 16 | 56 | 32.1% | 2,155 | 2,078 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 74 | 19 | 13 | 42 | 25.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 41.0% |
Wins over titled players: 20 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2,054 | 2,111 |
| 2025 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 2,120 | 2,135 |
| 2024 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 2,153 | 2,064 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2,149 | 2,249 |
| 2019 | 52 | 14 | 7 | 31 | 2,174 | 2,054 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,195 | 2,295 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2,163 | 2,063 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,197 | 2,241 |
| 2008 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2,232 | 2,346 |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,206 | 2,320 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,388 | 2,228 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,286 | 2,152 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,310 | 2,177 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2,387 | 2,387 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,335 | 2,535 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,253 | 2,120 |
| 1988 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 1987 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Schlais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Schlais's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schlais usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Schlais usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schlais usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Schlais usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Schlais usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Schlais usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Harald Schlais's chess games
All 54 games by Harald Schlais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Josef Gabriel | 2,375 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9091 | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Marcin Banaszek | 2,295 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | E19 |
| Mar 2001 | Juergen Eugen Roth | 2,265 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | A11 |
| Jan 1989 | Dieter Migl | 2,255 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8889 | B00 |
| Dec 2000 | Juergen Teufel | 2,235 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,204 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8889 | 1989 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9091 | 1991 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8687 | 1987 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8788 | 1988 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 38th German Senior Championships | 65+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Schlais's chess games?
54 games by Harald Schlais, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Harald Schlais has played.
What does Harald Schlais play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Harald Schlais opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Schlais answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harald Schlais play as White?
As White, Harald Schlais's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Schlais play as Black?
As Black, Harald Schlais most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Harald Schlais's FIDE rating?
Harald Schlais is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (May 2010).
How many games has Harald Schlais played?
Our database contains 54 games by Harald Schlais, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Schlais?
54 games by Harald Schlais 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.