Prepare against Horst Schulz
DEU · World #64,285 classical · FIDE ID 12924911
When preparing against Horst Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Horst Schulz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Schulz 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 | 1,841 | 1,860 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,860 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 22 | 47 | 49 | 18.6% |
| As White | 61 | 15 | 28 | 18 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 7 | 19 | 31 | 12.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Schulz's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 95.1% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e3 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 65.4% | 23.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 30.8% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Horst Schulz's chess games
All 118 games by Horst Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 47 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 11/21/11 | 25.6% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Matthias Daum | 1,903 | ch-Oberfranken | D00 |
| Jan 2012 | Karl-Johan Laustsen | 1,864 | ch-Oberfranken | C66 |
| Jan 2019 | Manfred Rahn | 1,747 | ch-Oberfranken | D11 |
| Sep 2016 | Thomas Hirn | 1,734 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | A48 |
| Oct 2015 | Robert Schuetz | 1,727 | 14th Forchheim Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2020 | 56 | 24 | 1,721 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,602 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,558 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,519 |
| 15th Forchheim Open B | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,634 |
| 14th Forchheim Open B | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Schulz's chess games?
118 games by Horst Schulz, from Mar 2012 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 Horst Schulz has played.
What does Horst Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Horst Schulz opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Schulz answers 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Schulz play as White?
As White, Horst Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Horst Schulz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Horst Schulz's FIDE rating?
Horst Schulz is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Horst Schulz played?
Our database contains 118 games by Horst Schulz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 47 draws, 49 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Schulz?
118 games by Horst Schulz 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.