Prepare against Hubert Schuh
FM · DEU · World #5,442 classical · FIDE ID 4600894
Our database contains 627 games by Hubert Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Schuh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Schuh 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 | 2,262 | 2,334 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 627 | 172 | 331 | 124 | 27.4% |
| As White | 296 | 86 | 168 | 42 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 331 | 86 | 163 | 82 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Schuh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Schuh's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 54.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 22.6% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 63 | 21.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Schuh usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 98.7% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 57.8% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 38 | 37.3% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Hubert Schuh's chess games
All 627 games by Hubert Schuh 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: 172 wins, 331 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 45 | 13/29/3 | 28.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/18/4 | 38.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/17/5 | 29.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/14/4 | 21.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 43 | 9/19/15 | 20.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 10/22/7 | 25.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/16/7 | 23.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/11/0 | 42.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | ch-FRG qual | A14 |
| Nov 2003 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,439 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | E92 |
| Nov 1980 | Ralf E. Hess | 2,420 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | D34 |
| Jan 1992 | Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning | 2,415 | BL2-Sued 9192 | B22 |
| Jan 1985 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,405 | Baden-Bayern Match | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 1993 | 40 | 24 | 2,384 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 37 | 25 | 2,395 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 16 | 10 | 2,401 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,369 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 8 | 2,319 |
| ch-FRG 19th | 1987 | 15 | 6 | 2,294 |
| ch-GER | 1991 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Schuh's chess games?
627 games by Hubert Schuh, 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 Hubert Schuh has played.
What does Hubert Schuh play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Hubert Schuh opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Schuh answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hubert Schuh play as White?
As White, Hubert Schuh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Schuh play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Schuh most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (43 games, 20.9% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Hubert Schuh's FIDE rating?
Hubert Schuh is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Hubert Schuh played?
Our database contains 627 games by Hubert Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 331 draws, 124 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Schuh?
627 games by Hubert Schuh 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.