Prepare against Michael Schaefer
DEU · World #33,224 classical · FIDE ID 4613686
Our database contains 537 games by Michael Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,968 | 2,251 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,157 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 171 | 194 | 172 | 31.8% |
| As White | 258 | 87 | 94 | 77 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 279 | 84 | 100 | 95 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 76.0% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 34 | 13.2% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.6% | 44.1% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.7% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 86.8% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 48.1% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 36.7% | 56.9% |
| f5 | 10 | 12.7% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Michael Schaefer's chess games
All 537 games by Michael Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 171 wins, 194 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/13/6 | 42.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | John Shaw | 2,470 | 28th Arco Open | B20 |
| Dec 2010 | Milan Mrdja | 2,418 | 13th Padova Open A | A37 |
| Jun 2015 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,409 | 7th Porto Mannu Open | A21 |
| Jun 2012 | Giulio Borgo | 2,395 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | A40 |
| Oct 2013 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,392 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,198 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,082 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schaefer's chess games?
537 games by Michael Schaefer, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Schaefer has played.
What does Michael Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Michael Schaefer opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schaefer answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Schaefer play as White?
As White, Michael Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schaefer most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Michael Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Michael Schaefer is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Michael Schaefer played?
Our database contains 537 games by Michael Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 194 draws, 172 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schaefer?
537 games by Michael 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.