Prepare against Karl-Heinrich Scherf
DEU · World #35,423 classical · FIDE ID 16228413
When preparing against Karl-Heinrich Scherf, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Karl-Heinrich Scherf, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinrich Scherf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinrich Scherf 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 | 1,957 | 2,061 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,971 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 31.4% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinrich Scherf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinrich Scherf's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Scherf usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Scherf usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Scherf usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Karl-Heinrich Scherf's chess games
All 35 games by Karl-Heinrich Scherf 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Vladislav Kolker | 2,007 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B96 |
| Feb 2019 | Jens Hohlbein | 1,987 | Hessenliga 1819 | E61 |
| Sep 2018 | Georg-Ulrich Kretner | 1,882 | Hessenliga 1819 | E62 |
| Jan 2018 | Florian Voellinger | 1,861 | Hessenliga 1718 | E61 |
| Jan 1993 | Christoph Neumann | 1,815 | chT-Unterfranken M2 44th | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 44th | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,667 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,871 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,861 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinrich Scherf's chess games?
35 games by Karl-Heinrich Scherf, 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 Karl-Heinrich Scherf has played.
What does Karl-Heinrich Scherf play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinrich Scherf opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinrich Scherf answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinrich Scherf play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinrich Scherf's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinrich Scherf play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinrich Scherf most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Karl-Heinrich Scherf's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinrich Scherf is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Karl-Heinrich Scherf played?
Our database contains 35 games by Karl-Heinrich Scherf, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinrich Scherf?
35 games by Karl-Heinrich Scherf 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.