Prepare against Jochen Schoellmann
FM · DEU · World #11,778 classical · FIDE ID 4621956
When preparing against Jochen Schoellmann, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Jochen Schoellmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Schoellmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Schoellmann 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 | 2,144 | 2,329 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 88 | 88 | 61 | 37.1% |
| As White | 120 | 53 | 40 | 27 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 117 | 35 | 48 | 34 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Schoellmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Schoellmann's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 59.2% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 46 | 38.3% | 62.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues c3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schoellmann usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 66.7% | 59.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 88.6% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Jochen Schoellmann's chess games
All 237 games by Jochen Schoellmann 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: 88 wins, 88 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Basagic | 2,395 | 16th Bled Open | C45 |
| Sep 2013 | Atle Gronn | 2,372 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | A65 |
| Sep 2013 | Maxim Barth Stanford | 2,369 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | E46 |
| Jan 1993 | Fred Hedke | 2,320 | Dortmund Open A | C44 |
| Jan 1993 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,305 | Dortmund Open A | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,391 |
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,425 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,408 |
| 16th Bled Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,395 |
| Regionalliga SW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Schoellmann's chess games?
237 games by Jochen Schoellmann, 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 Jochen Schoellmann has played.
What does Jochen Schoellmann play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Jochen Schoellmann opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Schoellmann answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jochen Schoellmann play as White?
As White, Jochen Schoellmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Schoellmann play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Schoellmann most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Jochen Schoellmann's FIDE rating?
Jochen Schoellmann is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jochen Schoellmann played?
Our database contains 237 games by Jochen Schoellmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 88 draws, 61 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Schoellmann?
237 games by Jochen Schoellmann 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.