Prepare against Mark Scheinmaier
DEU · World #20,092 classical · FIDE ID 16238958
When preparing against Mark Scheinmaier, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Scheinmaier, covering Dec 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mark Scheinmaier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Scheinmaier 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 | 2,058 | 2,087 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,020 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 219 rated games against 190 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 109 | 41 | 27 | 41 | 37.6% | 1,821 | 1,798 | 9 |
| Blitz | 92 | 23 | 5 | 64 | 25.0% | 1,950 | 1,769 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 97 | 34 | 21 | 42 | 35.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2,122 | 2,078 |
| 2025 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2,085 | 2,085 |
| 2024 | 44 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 1,911 | 1,960 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1,811 | 1,811 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1,730 | 1,787 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,469 | 1,769 |
| 2019 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1,590 | 1,333 |
| 2018 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 1,728 | 1,700 |
| 2017 | 58 | 11 | 2 | 45 | 1,950 | 1,618 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Scheinmaier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Scheinmaier's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Scheinmaier usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Scheinmaier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Scheinmaier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Scheinmaier usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scheinmaier usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Mark Scheinmaier's chess games
All 34 games by Mark Scheinmaier in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Julius Malsam | 1,977 | Oberliga Baden 2025/26 | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Jan Christian Gold | 1,975 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Michael Lorenz | 1,898 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg 2026/27 | A20 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Hoffmann | 1,635 | chT-GER U16 | A20 |
| Dec 2022 | Liviu-Daniel Popovici | 1,594 | chT-GER U16 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,354 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U12 | 2018 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,186 |
| Oberliga Baden-Württemberg 2026/27 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,298 |
| Oberliga Baden 2025/26 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Scheinmaier's chess games?
34 games by Mark Scheinmaier, from Dec 2017 to Nov 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 Mark Scheinmaier has played.
What does Mark Scheinmaier play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mark Scheinmaier opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Scheinmaier answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Scheinmaier play as White?
As White, Mark Scheinmaier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Scheinmaier play as Black?
As Black, Mark Scheinmaier most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mark Scheinmaier's FIDE rating?
Mark Scheinmaier is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mark Scheinmaier played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Scheinmaier, covering Dec 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Scheinmaier?
34 games by Mark Scheinmaier 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.