Prepare against Jean-Claude Schuller
Luxembourg · World #70,667 classical · FIDE ID 4001168
When preparing against Jean-Claude Schuller, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Jean-Claude Schuller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Claude Schuller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Claude Schuller 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 | 1,819 | 1,896 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23.4% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Claude Schuller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Claude Schuller's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schuller usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Schuller usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Schuller usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Jean-Claude Schuller's chess games
All 47 games by Jean-Claude Schuller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Helge Poulsen | 2,098 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | E67 |
| Mar 1998 | Rudi Mauquoi | 2,080 | chT-Luxembourg 9798 | C16 |
| Sep 1998 | Martin Crichton | 2,030 | EU-Cup 14th Group 2 | B52 |
| Nov 1997 | Guy Spartz | 2,005 | chT-Luxembourg 9798 | C66 |
| Oct 1999 | Michel Karp | 1,995 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 16 | 6 | 2,141 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,935 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,605 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,600 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Claude Schuller's chess games?
47 games by Jean-Claude Schuller, from Jul 2009 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 Jean-Claude Schuller has played.
What does Jean-Claude Schuller play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jean-Claude Schuller opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Claude Schuller answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Claude Schuller play as White?
As White, Jean-Claude Schuller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Claude Schuller play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Claude Schuller most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jean-Claude Schuller's FIDE rating?
Jean-Claude Schuller is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jean-Claude Schuller played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jean-Claude Schuller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Claude Schuller?
47 games by Jean-Claude Schuller 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.