Prepare against Marlon Schaefer
DEU · World #16,394 classical · FIDE ID 16208773
When preparing against Marlon Schaefer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 92 games by Marlon Schaefer, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marlon Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marlon Schaefer 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 | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 34 | 12 | 46 | 37.0% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marlon Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marlon Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Marlon Schaefer's chess games
All 92 games by Marlon Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Karsten Hansch | 2,300 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B19 |
| Mar 2020 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,299 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | C11 |
| Mar 2020 | Richard Scheftlein | 2,243 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | E36 |
| Mar 2020 | Paul Meyer-Dunker | 2,105 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | C54 |
| Mar 2020 | Jan Boder | 2,103 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 | 2016 | 18 | 5 | 1,797 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,938 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,102 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| 89th ch-Saarland B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,541 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marlon Schaefer's chess games?
92 games by Marlon Schaefer, from Jul 2015 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 Marlon Schaefer has played.
What does Marlon Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Marlon Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marlon Schaefer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marlon Schaefer play as White?
As White, Marlon Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marlon Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Marlon Schaefer most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Marlon Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Marlon Schaefer is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marlon Schaefer played?
Our database contains 92 games by Marlon Schaefer, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marlon Schaefer?
92 games by Marlon Schaefer 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.