Prepare against Heiko Schaefer
DEU · World #40,087 classical · FIDE ID 4637380
Our database contains 171 games by Heiko Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Schaefer 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 | 1,935 | 2,124 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 82 | 30 | 59 | 48.0% |
| As White | 84 | 47 | 11 | 26 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 36.9% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 24 | 28.6% | 70.8% |
| f4 | 14 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.1% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 36.7% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Heiko Schaefer's chess games
All 171 games by Heiko Schaefer 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: 82 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Klaus Lehmann | 2,348 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | C03 |
| Sep 2012 | Joep Nabuurs | 2,215 | 23rd Goch Open | A11 |
| Aug 2013 | Hartmut Hoeckendorf | 2,194 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E61 |
| Sep 2012 | Frank Rosenberger | 2,167 | 23rd Goch Open | E01 |
| Sep 2012 | Jurijs Vasiljevs | 2,152 | 23rd Goch Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,139 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Schaefer's chess games?
171 games by Heiko Schaefer, 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 Heiko Schaefer has played.
What does Heiko Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Heiko Schaefer opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Schaefer answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games).
What openings does Heiko Schaefer play as White?
As White, Heiko Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Schaefer most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Heiko Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Heiko Schaefer is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Heiko Schaefer played?
Our database contains 171 games by Heiko Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Schaefer?
171 games by Heiko Schaefer 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.