Prepare against Harald Skarke
DEU · World #44,149 classical · FIDE ID 4679091
When preparing against Harald Skarke, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 76 games by Harald Skarke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Skarke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Skarke 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 | 1,917 | 2,079 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,942 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 21.1% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Skarke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Skarke's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 41.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Skarke usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skarke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Skarke usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Skarke usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Skarke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Skarke usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Harald Skarke's chess games
All 76 games by Harald Skarke 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: 16 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: The Whale | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Leo Meinberger | 2,225 | BL2-Sued 8990 | D78 |
| Sep 2018 | Gerhard Diez | 1,984 | Hessenliga 1819 | B82 |
| Jul 2013 | Michael Scholz | 1,896 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A34 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Engel | 1,830 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,827 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,828 |
| 4th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,275 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-B 62nd | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Skarke's chess games?
76 games by Harald Skarke, 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 Harald Skarke has played.
What does Harald Skarke play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Harald Skarke opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Skarke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Harald Skarke play as White?
As White, Harald Skarke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Skarke play as Black?
As Black, Harald Skarke most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Harald Skarke's FIDE rating?
Harald Skarke is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Harald Skarke played?
Our database contains 76 games by Harald Skarke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Skarke?
76 games by Harald Skarke 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.