Prepare against Jarno Scheffner
DEU · World #20,656 classical · FIDE ID 12981176
Our database contains 78 games by Jarno Scheffner, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jarno Scheffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarno Scheffner 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 | 2,052 | 2,066 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 9 | 38 | 39.7% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarno Scheffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarno Scheffner's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 87.5% |
Jarno Scheffner's chess games
All 78 games by Jarno Scheffner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Tim Sauer | 2,269 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B36 |
| Jan 2026 | Bert Sieber | 2,167 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B42 |
| Jan 2023 | Yannick Koch | 2,071 | Verden Open A | D29 |
| Jan 2020 | Christian Hachtmann | 2,058 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | C33 |
| Apr 2020 | Justus Bargsten | 2,052 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,972 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,025 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,017 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| FIDE Disabled Cup | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarno Scheffner's chess games?
78 games by Jarno Scheffner, from May 2015 to Aug 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 Jarno Scheffner has played.
What does Jarno Scheffner play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jarno Scheffner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarno Scheffner answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jarno Scheffner play as White?
As White, Jarno Scheffner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarno Scheffner play as Black?
As Black, Jarno Scheffner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jarno Scheffner's FIDE rating?
Jarno Scheffner is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jarno Scheffner played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jarno Scheffner, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarno Scheffner?
78 games by Jarno Scheffner 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.