Prepare against Klaus-Juergen Schulz
IM · DEU · World #3,663 classical · FIDE ID 4600649
When preparing against Klaus-Juergen Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Klaus-Juergen Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Juergen Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Juergen 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 | 2,314 | 2,402 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,374 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 249 | 216 | 192 | 37.8% |
| As White | 327 | 136 | 104 | 87 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 331 | 113 | 112 | 105 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Juergen Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Juergen Schulz's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 38.8% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 86 | 26.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 22.6% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 31 | 9.5% | 54.8% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.8% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 74.8% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 67.3% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 16.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 12.7% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Klaus-Juergen Schulz's chess games
All 658 games by Klaus-Juergen Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 249 wins, 216 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 54 | 26/16/12 | 48.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 44 | 18/9/16 | 40.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 39 | 14/12/13 | 35.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Leonid Kritz | 2,597 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | B31 |
| Sep 2003 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,556 | 19th EU-Cup | A22 |
| Oct 2009 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,555 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | E04 |
| Feb 2007 | Jan Markos | 2,538 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | D24 |
| Apr 1994 | Rainer Knaak | 2,530 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 8 | 2,363 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 15 | 5 | 2,275 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 7 | 2,436 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 8 | 2,370 |
| ch-FRG 19th | 1987 | 15 | 5 | 2,230 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,378 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Juergen Schulz's chess games?
658 games by Klaus-Juergen Schulz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Klaus-Juergen Schulz has played.
What does Klaus-Juergen Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Klaus-Juergen Schulz opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Juergen Schulz answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Schulz play as White?
As White, Klaus-Juergen Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Juergen Schulz most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Klaus-Juergen Schulz's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Juergen Schulz is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Klaus-Juergen Schulz played?
Our database contains 658 games by Klaus-Juergen Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 216 draws, 192 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Juergen Schulz?
658 games by Klaus-Juergen 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.