Prepare against Marc Schulze
FM · DEU · World #6,770 classical · FIDE ID 1271126
When preparing against Marc Schulze, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 312 games by Marc Schulze, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marc Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc 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 | 2,230 | 2,303 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,221 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,370 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 124 | 68 | 120 | 39.7% |
| As White | 153 | 68 | 33 | 52 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 159 | 56 | 35 | 68 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Schulze's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 65.4% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 20.9% | 67.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 7.2% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 9 | 5.9% | 55.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Bf4 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Bf4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 49.2% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 20.0% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 96.9% | 48.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Marc Schulze's chess games
All 312 games by Marc Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 124 wins, 68 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 61 | 24/15/22 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Kornev | 2,500 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,465 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D02 |
| May 2019 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,461 | ch-GER blitz | B70 |
| May 2019 | Johannes Carow | 2,445 | ch-GER blitz | D02 |
| May 2019 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,441 | ch-GER blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 98 | 53.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 27 | 12 | 2,321 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,049 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Schulze's chess games?
312 games by Marc Schulze, from Jul 2009 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 Marc Schulze has played.
What does Marc Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Marc Schulze opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Schulze answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marc Schulze play as White?
As White, Marc Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: London System (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Marc Schulze most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Marc Schulze's FIDE rating?
Marc Schulze is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Marc Schulze played?
Our database contains 312 games by Marc Schulze, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 68 draws, 120 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Schulze?
312 games by Marc 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.