Prepare against Julian Schaerer
FM · CHE · World #3,416 classical · FIDE ID 1321048
Our database contains 154 games by Julian Schaerer, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Schaerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Schaerer 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 | 2,322 | 2,322 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 33 | 68 | 53 | 21.4% |
| As White | 73 | 18 | 35 | 20 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Schaerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Schaerer's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 61.6% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 38.4% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 42.4% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 80.6% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
Julian Schaerer's chess games
All 154 games by Julian Schaerer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/13/7 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Quentin Burri | 2,401 | chT-SUI | D02 |
| Sep 2019 | Slavisa Milanovic | 2,362 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | D70 |
| Nov 2022 | Manuel Valles | 2,356 | chT-SUI | D94 |
| Aug 2012 | Julian Antonio Rojas Alarcon | 2,344 | 12th ch-World University | B90 |
| Oct 2019 | Aurelio Colmenares | 2,340 | chT-SUI | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 43 | 22.5 | 2,285 |
| 27th Universiad Men | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 12th ch-World University | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,462 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,263 |
| ch-EU U16 19th | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Schaerer's chess games?
154 games by Julian Schaerer, from Apr 2009 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 Julian Schaerer has played.
What does Julian Schaerer play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Julian Schaerer opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Schaerer answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Julian Schaerer play as White?
As White, Julian Schaerer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Schaerer play as Black?
As Black, Julian Schaerer most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Julian Schaerer's FIDE rating?
Julian Schaerer is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julian Schaerer played?
Our database contains 154 games by Julian Schaerer, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Schaerer?
154 games by Julian Schaerer 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.