Prepare against Joerg Schembera
DEU · World #94,353 classical · FIDE ID 4638913
When preparing against Joerg Schembera, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 50 games by Joerg Schembera, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Schembera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Schembera 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 | 1,746 | 1,900 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Schembera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Schembera's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schembera usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Schembera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schembera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Joerg Schembera's chess games
All 50 games by Joerg Schembera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Michael Osswald | 1,972 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B76 |
| May 2009 | Thomas Gruenert | 1,970 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D31 |
| May 2009 | Simon Weissbeck | 1,959 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B50 |
| May 2010 | Anja Jehle | 1,953 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E87 |
| May 2007 | Helmuth Follmer | 1,891 | chB-Stuttgart int | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2007 | 14 | 9 | 1,611 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1,961 |
| 13th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,886 |
| Wuerttemberg Candidate Open | 2002 | 7 | 1 | 1,640 |
| 32nd Staufer Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Schembera's chess games?
50 games by Joerg Schembera, from Oct 2007 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 Schembera has played.
What does Joerg Schembera play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joerg Schembera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Schembera answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Joerg Schembera play as White?
As White, Joerg Schembera's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Schembera play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Schembera most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Joerg Schembera's FIDE rating?
Joerg Schembera is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Joerg Schembera played?
Our database contains 50 games by Joerg Schembera, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Schembera?
50 games by Joerg Schembera 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.