Prepare against Lilian Schirmbeck
WCM · DEU · World #21,912 classical · FIDE ID 34620532
When preparing against Lilian Schirmbeck, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Lilian Schirmbeck, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lilian Schirmbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lilian Schirmbeck 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 | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,056 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 100 | 33 | 121 | 39.4% |
| As White | 123 | 51 | 20 | 52 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 131 | 49 | 13 | 69 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lilian Schirmbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lilian Schirmbeck's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 65.9% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 24 | 19.5% | 35.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Be2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 50.0% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 23.0% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 48.6% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 34.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
Lilian Schirmbeck's chess games
All 254 games by Lilian Schirmbeck in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 100 wins, 33 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Nikolai Kushch | 2,334 | Titled Tue Early | A29 |
| Jul 2026 | Kateryna Dolzhykova | 2,171 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | E04 |
| Jul 2026 | Lara Schulze | 2,164 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B51 |
| Apr 2024 | Juan Luis Pertinez Soria | 2,140 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Miguel Ruperez | 2,135 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 73 | 11.5 | 1,848 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 25 | 14 | 2,060 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2023 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,186 |
| Wch U10 Girls rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,342 |
| Wch U10 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,286 |
| 7th Prague Futures | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,716 |
| DEM U14w | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,005 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lilian Schirmbeck's chess games?
254 games by Lilian Schirmbeck, from Sep 2022 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 Lilian Schirmbeck has played.
What does Lilian Schirmbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Lilian Schirmbeck opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lilian Schirmbeck answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Lilian Schirmbeck play as White?
As White, Lilian Schirmbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lilian Schirmbeck play as Black?
As Black, Lilian Schirmbeck most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Lilian Schirmbeck's FIDE rating?
Lilian Schirmbeck is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lilian Schirmbeck played?
Our database contains 254 games by Lilian Schirmbeck, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 33 draws, 121 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lilian Schirmbeck?
254 games by Lilian Schirmbeck 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.