Prepare against Hendrik Schaffer
DEU · World #7,581 classical · FIDE ID 4663080
Our database contains 400 games by Hendrik Schaffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Schaffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Schaffer 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 | 2,213 | 2,287 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 149 | 152 | 99 | 37.3% |
| As White | 208 | 77 | 82 | 49 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 192 | 72 | 70 | 50 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Schaffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Schaffer's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 93.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Schaffer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 89.0% | 57.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 80.8% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Hendrik Schaffer's chess games
All 400 games by Hendrik Schaffer 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: 149 wins, 152 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 46 | 21/13/12 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,489 | 7th Bad Zwesten Open | D27 |
| Jul 2002 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,411 | DLM U20 | E97 |
| Jun 2003 | Hannes Rau | 2,348 | ch-GER U18 | E97 |
| May 2007 | Elena Koepke | 2,327 | ch-GER internet U25 Qual 02 | B50 |
| Jun 2003 | Volker Seifert | 2,319 | ch-GER U18 | E29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 22 | 14 | 2,186 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2001 | 18 | 10 | 2,223 |
| ch-Hessen U13 | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| Hessen Tasi | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-GER U11 | 1996 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Schaffer's chess games?
400 games by Hendrik Schaffer, 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 Hendrik Schaffer has played.
What does Hendrik Schaffer play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Hendrik Schaffer opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Schaffer answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Schaffer play as White?
As White, Hendrik Schaffer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Schaffer play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Schaffer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Hendrik Schaffer's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Schaffer is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Hendrik Schaffer played?
Our database contains 400 games by Hendrik Schaffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 152 draws, 99 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Schaffer?
400 games by Hendrik Schaffer 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.