Prepare against Kay Schoenberger
DEU · World #65,317 classical · FIDE ID 24618748
When preparing against Kay Schoenberger, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 189 games by Kay Schoenberger, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kay Schoenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kay Schoenberger 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 | 1,837 | 1,948 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 61 | 50 | 78 | 32.3% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 26 | 36 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 24 | 42 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kay Schoenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kay Schoenberger's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 57.6% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 38 | 41.3% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Schoenberger usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 77.8% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Kay Schoenberger's chess games
All 189 games by Kay Schoenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Hans Dekan | 2,163 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B25 |
| Aug 2014 | Ralf-Peter Stahr | 2,098 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open B | E38 |
| May 2008 | Siegfried Wiezer | 2,042 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A06 |
| Jan 2006 | Jochen Truempelmann | 1,965 | Mittelfrankenliga-B1 0506 | B21 |
| Aug 2015 | Hans-Joachim Schilly | 1,839 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 28 | 11 | 1,904 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,568 |
| SVR Open | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,700 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,730 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kay Schoenberger's chess games?
189 games by Kay Schoenberger, from Oct 2005 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 Kay Schoenberger has played.
What does Kay Schoenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Kay Schoenberger opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kay Schoenberger answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kay Schoenberger play as White?
As White, Kay Schoenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kay Schoenberger play as Black?
As Black, Kay Schoenberger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Kay Schoenberger's FIDE rating?
Kay Schoenberger is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Kay Schoenberger played?
Our database contains 189 games by Kay Schoenberger, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kay Schoenberger?
189 games by Kay Schoenberger 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.