Prepare against Joerg-Martin Schultze
DEU · World #38,549 classical · FIDE ID 12972070
When preparing against Joerg-Martin Schultze, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 163 games by Joerg-Martin Schultze, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg-Martin Schultze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg-Martin Schultze 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 | 1,942 | 2,028 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 59 | 37 | 67 | 36.2% |
| As White | 83 | 32 | 21 | 30 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 16 | 37 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg-Martin Schultze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg-Martin Schultze's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 89.2% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Schultze usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Schultze usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schultze usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schultze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Schultze usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schultze usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 73.0% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Joerg-Martin Schultze's chess games
All 163 games by Joerg-Martin Schultze in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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, 37 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Paul Zwahr | 2,325 | Basel Open | B19 |
| Apr 2022 | Simon Thorhallsson | 2,252 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | E73 |
| Apr 2022 | Carl Fredrik Johansson | 2,221 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | D63 |
| Aug 2018 | Taylan Guelsen | 2,207 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | E32 |
| Oct 2018 | Helmut Haselhorst | 2,162 | 36th Muenster Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 1,666 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,049 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg-Martin Schultze's chess games?
163 games by Joerg-Martin Schultze, from Jun 2014 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 Joerg-Martin Schultze has played.
What does Joerg-Martin Schultze play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Joerg-Martin Schultze opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg-Martin Schultze answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Joerg-Martin Schultze play as White?
As White, Joerg-Martin Schultze's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg-Martin Schultze play as Black?
As Black, Joerg-Martin Schultze most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Joerg-Martin Schultze's FIDE rating?
Joerg-Martin Schultze is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Joerg-Martin Schultze played?
Our database contains 163 games by Joerg-Martin Schultze, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 37 draws, 67 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg-Martin Schultze?
163 games by Joerg-Martin Schultze 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.