Prepare against Norman Schuetze
DEU · World #7,529 classical · FIDE ID 4659406
When preparing against Norman Schuetze, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 417 games by Norman Schuetze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Norman Schuetze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norman Schuetze 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 | 2,214 | 2,347 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,267 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,310 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 160 | 126 | 131 | 38.4% |
| As White | 213 | 90 | 59 | 64 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 204 | 70 | 67 | 67 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norman Schuetze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norman Schuetze's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 95.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.2% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 76.1% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 81.3% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.7% | 64.3% |
Norman Schuetze's chess games
All 417 games by Norman Schuetze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 160 wins, 126 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 9/10/16 | 25.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D44 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,507 | 79th ch-GER | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Jakob Meister | 2,491 | 79th ch-GER | B06 |
| Mar 2007 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,440 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | D91 |
| Dec 2007 | Manuel Feige | 2,421 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | B90 |
| Nov 2007 | Burkhard Malich | 2,393 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 14 | 2 | 2,121 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,344 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norman Schuetze's chess games?
417 games by Norman Schuetze, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Norman Schuetze has played.
What does Norman Schuetze play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Norman Schuetze opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norman Schuetze answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Norman Schuetze play as White?
As White, Norman Schuetze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norman Schuetze play as Black?
As Black, Norman Schuetze most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Norman Schuetze's FIDE rating?
Norman Schuetze is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Norman Schuetze played?
Our database contains 417 games by Norman Schuetze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 126 draws, 131 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norman Schuetze?
417 games by Norman Schuetze 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.