Prepare against Karsten Schulz
FM · DEU · World #9,365 classical · FIDE ID 4611446
Our database contains 1,216 games by Karsten Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Schulz 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 | 2,180 | 2,384 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,362 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,374 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,216 | 475 | 402 | 339 | 39.1% |
| As White | 603 | 275 | 195 | 133 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 613 | 200 | 207 | 206 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Schulz's side.
First moves as White (603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 470 | 77.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 54 | 9.0% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 41 | 6.8% | 59.8% |
| g3 | 33 | 5.5% | 57.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (59.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 129 | 43.1% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 121 | 40.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 18 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 80 | 41.0% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 50 | 25.6% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 25.6% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Karsten Schulz's chess games
All 1,216 games by Karsten Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 475 wins, 402 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 163 | 82/44/37 | 50.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 98 | 45/25/28 | 45.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 56 | 33/12/11 | 58.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 42 | 15/15/12 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 20/8/7 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 6/12/1 | 31.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 238 | 86/80/72 | 36.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 109 | 34/23/52 | 31.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/14/10 | 22.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 28 | 5/6/17 | 17.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,648 | ch-EU blitz | C41 |
| May 2015 | Andrey Vovk | 2,629 | 9th Wunsiedel Open | B06 |
| Nov 2006 | Rajaram Laxman | 2,550 | 173rd Champions Challenge | A21 |
| Dec 2017 | Michal Olszewski | 2,540 | ch-EU blitz | A49 |
| Jul 2014 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,515 | 25th Pardubice Czech Open A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 301 | 143 | 2,200 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 42 | 34.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 11 | 2,271 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,162 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 14 | 2,138 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Schulz's chess games?
1,216 games by Karsten Schulz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Schulz has played.
What does Karsten Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 603 games with White in our database, Karsten Schulz opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Schulz answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Karsten Schulz play as White?
As White, Karsten Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (163 games, 50.3% win rate); English Opening (98 games, 45.9% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (56 games, 58.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 603 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Schulz most often plays: Modern Defense (238 games, 36.1% win rate); Philidor (109 games, 31.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 613 games.
What is Karsten Schulz's FIDE rating?
Karsten Schulz is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Karsten Schulz played?
Our database contains 1,216 games by Karsten Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 402 draws, 339 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Schulz?
1,216 games by Karsten Schulz 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.