Prepare against Nils Schalanda
DEU · World #47,888 classical · FIDE ID 24697850
Our database contains 42 games by Nils Schalanda, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Schalanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Schalanda 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 | 1,902 | 2,002 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Schalanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Schalanda's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schalanda usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Schalanda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Schalanda usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Schalanda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Nils Schalanda's chess games
All 42 games by Nils Schalanda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Lars Perkampus | 1,984 | 16th Blankenburg Open A | D36 |
| Oct 2006 | Jens Schaper | 1,846 | 14th Blankenburg Open B | D07 |
| Oct 2008 | Juergen Kaschuba | 1,738 | 16th Blankenburg Open A | E37 |
| Oct 2005 | Dietmar Kotlenga | 1,621 | Blankenburg Open B 13th | D52 |
| Oct 2005 | Sebastian Herrmann | 1,620 | Blankenburg Open B 13th | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Blankenburg Open A | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| 17th Blankenburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
| Muehlhausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Blankenburg Open B 13th | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,655 |
| 14th Blankenburg Open B | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| Blankenburg Open B 15th | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Schalanda's chess games?
42 games by Nils Schalanda, from Apr 2009 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 Nils Schalanda has played.
What does Nils Schalanda play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nils Schalanda opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Schalanda answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nils Schalanda play as White?
As White, Nils Schalanda's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Schalanda play as Black?
As Black, Nils Schalanda most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nils Schalanda's FIDE rating?
Nils Schalanda is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Nils Schalanda played?
Our database contains 42 games by Nils Schalanda, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Schalanda?
42 games by Nils Schalanda 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.