Prepare against Juergen Schaefer
DEU · World #14,098 classical · FIDE ID 4629558
Our database contains 76 games by Juergen Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Schaefer 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 | 2,115 | 2,181 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 39.5% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 93.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Juergen Schaefer's chess games
All 76 games by Juergen Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Bruno Schienmann | 2,263 | NRW Class1 1718 | C01 |
| Nov 2013 | Dirk Van Dooren | 2,253 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | C22 |
| Mar 2017 | Andy Himpenmacher | 2,206 | NRW Class1 1617 | C10 |
| Mar 2016 | Niels Christensen | 2,194 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | A40 |
| Feb 2018 | Heinrich von Buenau | 2,182 | NRW Class1 1718 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,098 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,338 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,793 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Schaefer's chess games?
76 games by Juergen Schaefer, from Apr 2003 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 Juergen Schaefer has played.
What does Juergen Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Juergen Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Schaefer answers 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Juergen Schaefer play as White?
As White, Juergen Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Schaefer most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Juergen Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Juergen Schaefer is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Juergen Schaefer played?
Our database contains 76 games by Juergen Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Schaefer?
76 games by Juergen Schaefer 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.