Prepare against Hermann Schrems
DEU · World #18,631 classical · FIDE ID 24601330
When preparing against Hermann Schrems, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 27.3% over 55 games.
Our database contains 318 games by Hermann Schrems, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Schrems's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Schrems 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 | 2,070 | 2,215 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 106 | 114 | 98 | 33.3% |
| As White | 160 | 65 | 57 | 38 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 158 | 41 | 57 | 60 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Schrems's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Schrems's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 80.0% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.4% | 73.3% |
| f4 | 8 | 5.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schrems usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Schrems usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Schrems usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 73.3% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Schrems usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Schrems usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Schrems usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 86.2% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.8% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Hermann Schrems's chess games
All 318 games by Hermann Schrems in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 114 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 15/21/19 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,458 | Selestat Open 15th | E84 |
| Nov 2008 | Marco Baldauf | 2,325 | 12th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | A48 |
| Dec 2013 | Stefan Buecker | 2,301 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | B02 |
| Jul 2015 | Gerhard Biebinger | 2,294 | 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | A56 |
| Aug 2017 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,273 | 29th ch-GER A Seniors | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,147 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 2,114 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 |
| Bayern Kongress-50 Meisterturnier 2 | 1979 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Schrems's chess games?
318 games by Hermann Schrems, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Hermann Schrems has played.
What does Hermann Schrems play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Hermann Schrems opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Schrems answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hermann Schrems play as White?
As White, Hermann Schrems's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Schrems play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Schrems most often plays: Alekhine Defense (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Hermann Schrems's FIDE rating?
Hermann Schrems is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hermann Schrems played?
Our database contains 318 games by Hermann Schrems, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 114 draws, 98 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Schrems?
318 games by Hermann Schrems 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.