Prepare against Joerg Schellknecht
DEU · World #68,873 classical · FIDE ID 1270241
When preparing against Joerg Schellknecht, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 40 games by Joerg Schellknecht, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Schellknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Schellknecht 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 | 1,825 | 1,921 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Schellknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Schellknecht's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Schellknecht usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schellknecht usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schellknecht usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schellknecht usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Joerg Schellknecht's chess games
All 40 games by Joerg Schellknecht in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Lothar Cordes | 1,871 | 29th ch-GER B Seniors | B42 |
| Aug 2017 | Eduard Dreyer | 1,848 | 29th ch-GER B Seniors | C07 |
| Jan 2023 | Ulrich Fitzke | 1,815 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D35 |
| Feb 2018 | Johannes Mueller | 1,815 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Karlheinz Hesselbarth | 1,739 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,942 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Schellknecht's chess games?
40 games by Joerg Schellknecht, from Mar 2011 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 Schellknecht has played.
What does Joerg Schellknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Joerg Schellknecht opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Schellknecht answers 1...c5 (86% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Joerg Schellknecht play as White?
As White, Joerg Schellknecht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Schellknecht play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Schellknecht most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Joerg Schellknecht's FIDE rating?
Joerg Schellknecht is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Joerg Schellknecht played?
Our database contains 40 games by Joerg Schellknecht, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Schellknecht?
40 games by Joerg Schellknecht 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.