Prepare against Lara Schulze
FM · DEU · World #2,857 classical · FIDE ID 12956830
When preparing against Lara Schulze, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,366 games by Lara Schulze, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lara Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lara Schulze 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 | 2,345 | 2,345 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,272 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,224 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,366 | 628 | 331 | 407 | 46.0% |
| As White | 687 | 349 | 165 | 173 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 679 | 279 | 166 | 234 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lara Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lara Schulze's side.
First moves as White (684 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 580 | 84.8% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 74 | 10.8% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.1% | 69.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 63.5% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 45.1% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 110 | 29.9% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 82 | 22.3% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 80.4% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 34 | 18.0% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Lara Schulze's chess games
All 1,366 games by Lara Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 628 wins, 331 draws, 407 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 85 | 45/18/22 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 21/14/10 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 35 | 10/16/9 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 18/7/10 | 51.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 18 | 14/3/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 83 | 38/18/27 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,463 | European Women Blitz 2024 | A29 |
| Jun 2021 | Dirk Hummel | 2,462 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | A55 |
| Feb 2024 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,433 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | E20 |
| Mar 2023 | Olga Badelka | 2,428 | 23rd ch-EU w | C48 |
| Jan 2025 | Pia Cramling | 2,416 | European Women Rapid 2024 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz w | 2022 | 46 | 27.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-GER w | 2025 | 45 | 31 | 2,243 |
| German Masters w | 2024 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 28 | 24 | 2,282 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,865 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2014 | 22 | 12 | 1,396 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 22 | 13 | 1,745 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jana Schneider (12 games) · Annmarie Muetsch (11 games) · Dinara Wagner (11 games) · Kateryna Dolzhykova (10 games) · Fiona Sieber (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lara Schulze's chess games?
1,366 games by Lara Schulze, from Feb 2013 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 Lara Schulze has played.
What does Lara Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 684 games with White in our database, Lara Schulze opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lara Schulze answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lara Schulze play as White?
As White, Lara Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (35 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 687 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lara Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Lara Schulze most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 679 games.
What is Lara Schulze's FIDE rating?
Lara Schulze is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lara Schulze played?
Our database contains 1,366 games by Lara Schulze, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 628 wins, 331 draws, 407 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lara Schulze?
1,366 games by Lara Schulze 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.