Prepare against Holger Scherer
DEU · World #18,442 classical · FIDE ID 4687531
When preparing against Holger Scherer, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Gambit as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Holger Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Holger Scherer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Scherer 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 | 2,072 | 2,169 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,186 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 33 | 41 | 42 | 28.4% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Scherer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Scherer's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 93.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Scherer usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Scherer usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Scherer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Scherer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Holger Scherer's chess games
All 116 games by Holger Scherer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 33 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Steve Berger | 2,408 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C11 |
| Jun 2011 | Karl-Jasmin Muranyi | 2,390 | Daehne Cup final | B15 |
| May 2017 | Pawel Kowalczyk | 2,347 | 22nd Stuttgart Open | E83 |
| Aug 2012 | Robert Wiesinger | 2,269 | Schwarzach Open 27th | C34 |
| Mar 2020 | Inna Agrest | 2,260 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2013 | 41 | 20 | 2,019 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Schwarzach Open 27th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| Daehne Cup final | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Scherer's chess games?
116 games by Holger Scherer, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Holger Scherer has played.
What does Holger Scherer play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Holger Scherer opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Scherer answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Scherer play as White?
As White, Holger Scherer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Scherer play as Black?
As Black, Holger Scherer most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Holger Scherer's FIDE rating?
Holger Scherer is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Holger Scherer played?
Our database contains 116 games by Holger Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Scherer?
116 games by Holger Scherer 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.