Prepare against Jannis Schulz
DEU · World #26,709 classical · FIDE ID 16224710
When preparing against Jannis Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 65 games by Jannis Schulz, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jannis Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannis 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 | 2,007 | 2,081 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jannis Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jannis Schulz's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jannis Schulz's chess games
All 65 games by Jannis Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Hans Kobert | 2,002 | DSOL 06 Liga Gr-D 1st | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Amina Fock | 1,958 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Jonas Sinnhoefer | 1,919 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | A48 |
| Dec 2022 | Maximilian Ponomarev | 1,917 | chT-GER U20 | D05 |
| Aug 2026 | Simeon Rose | 1,889 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| DSOL 06 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jannis Schulz's chess games?
65 games by Jannis Schulz, from Sep 2016 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 Jannis Schulz has played.
What does Jannis Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jannis Schulz opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannis Schulz answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jannis Schulz play as White?
As White, Jannis Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jannis Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Jannis Schulz most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jannis Schulz's FIDE rating?
Jannis Schulz is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Jannis Schulz played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jannis Schulz, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jannis Schulz?
65 games by Jannis 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.