Prepare against Jonatan Schenk
DEU · World #91,002 classical · FIDE ID 16215575
When preparing against Jonatan Schenk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Jonatan Schenk, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonatan Schenk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonatan Schenk 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 | 1,756 | 1,807 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,843 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,770 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 7 | 36 | 39.4% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonatan Schenk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonatan Schenk's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schenk usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schenk usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schenk usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Jonatan Schenk's chess games
All 71 games by Jonatan Schenk in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Torsten Miowitz | 1,904 | ch-Berlin QT | B10 |
| May 2020 | Rainer Wagner | 1,845 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A96 |
| Apr 2018 | Roman Matzkowiak | 1,831 | ch-Berlin QT | A40 |
| Jun 2020 | Joachim Schubert | 1,779 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | B21 |
| Jun 2020 | Manfred Grosse | 1,766 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,594 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,565 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,468 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,663 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,438 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,511 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonatan Schenk's chess games?
71 games by Jonatan Schenk, from Dec 2016 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 Jonatan Schenk has played.
What does Jonatan Schenk play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jonatan Schenk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonatan Schenk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonatan Schenk play as White?
As White, Jonatan Schenk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Danish Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonatan Schenk play as Black?
As Black, Jonatan Schenk most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jonatan Schenk's FIDE rating?
Jonatan Schenk is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jonatan Schenk played?
Our database contains 71 games by Jonatan Schenk, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonatan Schenk?
71 games by Jonatan Schenk 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.