Prepare against Joern Schulz
DEU · World #6,501 classical · FIDE ID 4651871
Our database contains 184 games by Joern Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joern Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joern 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 | 2,235 | 2,290 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,273 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 59 | 78 | 47 | 32.1% |
| As White | 86 | 28 | 36 | 22 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 98 | 31 | 42 | 25 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joern Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joern Schulz's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 67.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 24.4% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 27.3% | 72.2% |
Joern Schulz's chess games
All 184 games by Joern Schulz 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: 59 wins, 78 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Michael Kopylov | 2,445 | BL2-Nord 0506 | E20 |
| Jan 1999 | Reinhart Fuchs | 2,400 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | E11 |
| Dec 2002 | Stefan Lindemann | 2,390 | BL2-Nord 0203 | A30 |
| Aug 2007 | Jean Netzer | 2,383 | Olomouc Open | B85 |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Kurz | 2,333 | BL2-Nord 0405 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2006 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,323 |
| BLN Ost U20 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,408 |
| JBL NO 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| BL2-Nord 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,340 |
| JBLN Ost 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| BL2-Ost 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joern Schulz's chess games?
184 games by Joern Schulz, 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 Joern Schulz has played.
What does Joern Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Joern Schulz opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joern Schulz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Joern Schulz play as White?
As White, Joern Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joern Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Joern Schulz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Joern Schulz's FIDE rating?
Joern Schulz is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Joern Schulz played?
Our database contains 184 games by Joern Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 78 draws, 47 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joern Schulz?
184 games by Joern 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.