Prepare against Michael Schulz-Runge
DEU · World #57,501 classical · FIDE ID 12979082
When preparing against Michael Schulz-Runge, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 92 games by Michael Schulz-Runge, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schulz-Runge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schulz-Runge 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 | 1,865 | 1,879 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 37 | 18 | 37 | 40.2% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schulz-Runge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schulz-Runge's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 66.7% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schulz-Runge usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Schulz-Runge's chess games
All 92 games by Michael Schulz-Runge in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 37 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Erik Hartz | 2,046 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | A24 |
| Jul 2019 | Ralph Althoff | 1,983 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Niklas Koelz | 1,975 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A25 |
| Dec 2019 | Stefan Hanke | 1,941 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | E62 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Gaul | 1,886 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| Dortmund FSV Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,581 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,175 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schulz-Runge's chess games?
92 games by Michael Schulz-Runge, from Sep 2014 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-Runge has played.
What does Michael Schulz-Runge play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Schulz-Runge opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schulz-Runge answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Schulz-Runge play as White?
As White, Michael Schulz-Runge's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schulz-Runge play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schulz-Runge most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michael Schulz-Runge's FIDE rating?
Michael Schulz-Runge is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (May 2024).
How many games has Michael Schulz-Runge played?
Our database contains 92 games by Michael Schulz-Runge, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schulz-Runge?
92 games by Michael Schulz-Runge 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.