Prepare against Katharina Schaper
DEU · World #96,530 classical · FIDE ID 16201183
When preparing against Katharina Schaper, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 81 games by Katharina Schaper, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Schaper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Schaper 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 | 1,740 | 1,740 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 25 | 16 | 40 | 30.9% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Schaper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Schaper's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 87.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schaper usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Schaper usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schaper usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Schaper usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schaper usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 23.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Katharina Schaper's chess games
All 81 games by Katharina Schaper in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 25 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,786 | chB-Hannover | D04 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Braun | 1,754 | chB-Hannover | B21 |
| Oct 2016 | Michael Jaekel | 1,743 | chB-Hannover | A60 |
| Apr 2020 | Bernd Schulz | 1,712 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | D55 |
| Apr 2020 | David Schmidt | 1,683 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,503 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,689 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,481 |
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,675 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk C | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Schaper's chess games?
81 games by Katharina Schaper, from Feb 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 Katharina Schaper has played.
What does Katharina Schaper play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Katharina Schaper opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Schaper answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Katharina Schaper play as White?
As White, Katharina Schaper's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Schaper play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Schaper most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Katharina Schaper's FIDE rating?
Katharina Schaper is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Katharina Schaper played?
Our database contains 81 games by Katharina Schaper, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Schaper?
81 games by Katharina Schaper 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.