Prepare against Johann Scherr
Austria · World #51,483 classical · FIDE ID 1636170
Our database contains 72 games by Johann Scherr, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Scherr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Scherr 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 | 1,887 | 1,903 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,881 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 11 | 40 | 29.2% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Scherr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Scherr's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Scherr usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Scherr usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Scherr usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Johann Scherr's chess games
All 72 games by Johann Scherr in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A98 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Heinz Kratschmer | 1,987 | Graz Open B | B23 |
| Aug 2011 | Wolfgang Wolfmajer | 1,976 | 18th Graz Open B | B12 |
| Sep 2011 | Ralf Hapke | 1,951 | 18th Graz Open B | A00 |
| Feb 2015 | Harald Goeslbauer | 1,944 | Graz Open B | B12 |
| Sep 2005 | Martin Knoll | 1,930 | Graz Open B 12th | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frohnleiten Open | 2000 | 17 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,786 |
| 19th Graz Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-Graz B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-Graz Land | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,823 |
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| 18th Graz Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Graz Open B 12th | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Scherr's chess games?
72 games by Johann Scherr, from Oct 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 Johann Scherr has played.
What does Johann Scherr play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Johann Scherr opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Scherr answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Johann Scherr play as White?
As White, Johann Scherr's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Scherr play as Black?
As Black, Johann Scherr most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Johann Scherr's FIDE rating?
Johann Scherr is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Johann Scherr played?
Our database contains 72 games by Johann Scherr, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Scherr?
72 games by Johann Scherr 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.