Prepare against Michael Schomann
DEU · World #90,805 classical · FIDE ID 4607830
When preparing against Michael Schomann, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Michael Schomann, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schomann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schomann 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 | 1,756 | 1,955 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 47 | 35 | 92 | 27.0% |
| As White | 81 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 21 | 13 | 59 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schomann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schomann's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 97.5% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schomann usually continues c4 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schomann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schomann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schomann usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schomann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 81.3% | 29.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 55.6% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 44.4% | 33.3% |
Michael Schomann's chess games
All 174 games by Michael Schomann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 47 wins, 35 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A00 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Harald Lutz | 2,002 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | C55 |
| Sep 2024 | Harald Lares | 1,988 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | E14 |
| Apr 2024 | Dieter Prause | 1,877 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E90 |
| Sep 2024 | Klemens Ranker | 1,872 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D10 |
| Sep 2023 | Winfried Blosze | 1,799 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2016 | 14 | 3 | 1,379 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,686 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,659 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,623 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein H 63rd | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schomann's chess games?
174 games by Michael Schomann, from Jul 2007 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 Michael Schomann has played.
What does Michael Schomann play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Michael Schomann opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schomann answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Michael Schomann play as White?
As White, Michael Schomann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schomann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schomann most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Michael Schomann's FIDE rating?
Michael Schomann is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Michael Schomann played?
Our database contains 174 games by Michael Schomann, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 35 draws, 92 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schomann?
174 games by Michael Schomann 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.