Prepare against Kai-Uwe Schiffer
FM · DEU · World #7,416 classical · FIDE ID 4602196
When preparing against Kai-Uwe Schiffer, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 417 games by Kai-Uwe Schiffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai-Uwe Schiffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai-Uwe Schiffer 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 | 2,216 | 2,378 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 149 | 137 | 131 | 35.7% |
| As White | 205 | 78 | 61 | 66 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 212 | 71 | 76 | 65 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai-Uwe Schiffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai-Uwe Schiffer's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 44.4% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 73 | 35.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 15.6% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schiffer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 52.1% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 21.9% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 13.5% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.3% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 41.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 36.8% | 44.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 19.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Kai-Uwe Schiffer's chess games
All 417 games by Kai-Uwe Schiffer 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: 149 wins, 137 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Uwe Boensch | 2,550 | Bundesliga 1995-96 | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Gyula Sax | 2,525 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Ralf Lau | 2,500 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | C63 |
| Sep 2003 | Oleg Eismont | 2,423 | Bochum La Cantina Open | E12 |
| Jan 1995 | Marko Tratar | 2,405 | Groningen Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1998 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,330 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 29 | 17 | 2,244 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 22 | 14 | 2,329 |
| Duesseldorf | 1994 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-NRW | 1988 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai-Uwe Schiffer's chess games?
417 games by Kai-Uwe Schiffer, 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 Kai-Uwe Schiffer has played.
What does Kai-Uwe Schiffer play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Kai-Uwe Schiffer opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai-Uwe Schiffer answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Kai-Uwe Schiffer play as White?
As White, Kai-Uwe Schiffer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai-Uwe Schiffer play as Black?
As Black, Kai-Uwe Schiffer most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Kai-Uwe Schiffer's FIDE rating?
Kai-Uwe Schiffer is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Kai-Uwe Schiffer played?
Our database contains 417 games by Kai-Uwe Schiffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 137 draws, 131 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai-Uwe Schiffer?
417 games by Kai-Uwe Schiffer 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.