Prepare against Michael Schulz
DEU · World #21,748 classical · FIDE ID 4638824
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schulz 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 | 2,043 | 2,255 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 69 | 45 | 62 | 39.2% |
| As White | 89 | 36 | 20 | 33 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schulz's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 66.3% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 21.3% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Bg5 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Bg5 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 50.0% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 27.5% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 22.5% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Michael Schulz's chess games
All 176 games by Michael Schulz 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: 69 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Paul Pachta | 2,331 | 15th Vienna Open A | E43 |
| Jan 2005 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,302 | ch-Munich | A34 |
| Feb 2005 | Walter Daurer | 2,302 | ch-Munich | D32 |
| Aug 2006 | Serguei Khmelevsky | 2,277 | 15th Vienna Open A | B36 |
| Aug 2006 | Werner Posch | 2,262 | 15th Vienna Open A | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-Munich MK | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-Munich | 2005 | 10 | 8 | 2,456 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,170 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| Berlin Open 07 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schulz's chess games?
176 games by Michael Schulz, 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 Schulz has played.
What does Michael Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Michael Schulz opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schulz answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Schulz play as White?
As White, Michael Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schulz most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Michael Schulz's FIDE rating?
Michael Schulz is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michael Schulz played?
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schulz?
176 games by Michael Schulz 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.