Prepare against Karsten Schuh
DEU · World #14,009 classical · FIDE ID 4637950
Our database contains 278 games by Karsten Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Schuh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Schuh 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 | 2,116 | 2,249 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,133 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,212 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 93 | 71 | 114 | 33.5% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 32 | 50 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 140 | 37 | 39 | 64 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Schuh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Schuh's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 81 | 58.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 35.5% | 40.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schuh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (21.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Schuh usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 90.8% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 48 | 92.3% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Karsten Schuh's chess games
All 278 games by Karsten Schuh 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: 93 wins, 71 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 44 | 18/7/19 | 40.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 55 | 14/21/20 | 25.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,470 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Nov 2023 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jan 1995 | Karol Pinkas | 2,390 | Weilburg NBG Open | A22 |
| May 2023 | Phileas Mathieu | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Nov 2023 | David Larino Nieto | 2,366 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 66 | 26 | 2,139 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2011 | 19 | 13 | 2,233 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,431 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,000 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| BL2-Sued 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Schuh's chess games?
278 games by Karsten Schuh, 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 Karsten Schuh has played.
What does Karsten Schuh play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Karsten Schuh opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Schuh answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Karsten Schuh play as White?
As White, Karsten Schuh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Schuh play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Schuh most often plays: Dutch Defense (55 games, 25.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Karsten Schuh's FIDE rating?
Karsten Schuh is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (May 2011).
How many games has Karsten Schuh played?
Our database contains 278 games by Karsten Schuh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 71 draws, 114 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Schuh?
278 games by Karsten Schuh 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.