Prepare against Klaus Schoeler
DEU · World #148,380 classical · FIDE ID 1271944
When preparing against Klaus Schoeler, expect 1.c4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Klaus Schoeler, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Schoeler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Schoeler 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 | 1,598 | 1,692 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,662 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,613 | 1,645 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 56 | 42 | 101 | 28.1% |
| As White | 93 | 30 | 14 | 49 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 106 | 26 | 28 | 52 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Schoeler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Schoeler's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 30.1% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 28 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 23.7% | 34.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.0% | 23.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schoeler usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 84.4% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 57.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 42.6% | 35.0% |
Klaus Schoeler's chess games
All 199 games by Klaus Schoeler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 42 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Reinhard Hennrich | 1,832 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | B95 |
| Jan 1996 | Axel Miesen | 1,765 | ch-RL B | B21 |
| Jul 2016 | Joachim Reese | 1,716 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Teresa Wraga | 1,698 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | A28 |
| Jan 2000 | Gerhard Scheuerlein | 1,680 | 12th ch-Bayern Seniors | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1994 | 21 | 9.5 | – |
| Pfalz Open | 1997 | 14 | 4 | – |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| 11th ch-Bayern Seniors | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| 12th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,632 |
| RLPF Open | 1991 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Schoeler's chess games?
199 games by Klaus Schoeler, from Jul 2014 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 Klaus Schoeler has played.
What does Klaus Schoeler play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Klaus Schoeler opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Schoeler answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Klaus Schoeler play as White?
As White, Klaus Schoeler's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Schoeler play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Schoeler most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Klaus Schoeler's FIDE rating?
Klaus Schoeler is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid and 1,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Klaus Schoeler played?
Our database contains 199 games by Klaus Schoeler, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 42 draws, 101 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Schoeler?
199 games by Klaus Schoeler 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.