Prepare against Karl-Heinz Schein
Austria · World #12,559 classical · FIDE ID 1604988
Our database contains 501 games by Karl-Heinz Schein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Schein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Schein 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 | 2,134 | 2,259 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,210 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,216 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 177 | 193 | 131 | 35.3% |
| As White | 243 | 95 | 87 | 61 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 258 | 82 | 106 | 70 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Schein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Schein's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 62.1% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 61 | 25.1% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 7.8% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Schein usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schein usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Schein usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schein usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schein usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Schein usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 30.0% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 33 | 30.0% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 32 | 29.1% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.4% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 71.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Karl-Heinz Schein's chess games
All 501 games by Karl-Heinz Schein 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: 177 wins, 193 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Branko Rogulj | 2,435 | chT2M-AUT 0203 | D97 |
| Feb 2002 | Alfred Felsberger | 2,390 | chT2S-AUT 0102 | E12 |
| Jan 2002 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,382 | Graz Open | E11 |
| Jul 2009 | Niko Praznik | 2,379 | 28th St Veit Open A | A36 |
| Nov 1998 | Stefan Cigan | 2,375 | chT2S-AUT 9899 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 48 | 31 | 2,252 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 27 | 13 | 2,213 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,250 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,034 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Schein's chess games?
501 games by Karl-Heinz Schein, 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 Karl-Heinz Schein has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Schein play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Schein opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Schein answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Schein play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Schein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Schein play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Schein most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Schein's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Schein is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Schein played?
Our database contains 501 games by Karl-Heinz Schein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 193 draws, 131 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Schein?
501 games by Karl-Heinz Schein 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.