Prepare against Olaf Schulz
DEU · World #84,314 classical · FIDE ID 24606057
When preparing against Olaf Schulz, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 167 games by Olaf Schulz, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf 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 | 1,994 | 2,029 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 76 | 27 | 64 | 45.5% |
| As White | 86 | 41 | 15 | 30 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 35 | 12 | 34 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Schulz's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 80.2% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 40.4% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 25.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Olaf Schulz's chess games
All 167 games by Olaf Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 76 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Frank Hermannsdoerfer | 2,177 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C41 |
| Jul 2014 | Lothar Kollberg | 2,177 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B06 |
| May 2004 | Werner Pueschel | 2,164 | Berlin Unicorn Open | C00 |
| Oct 2010 | Erich Maahs | 2,124 | 6th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Ingo Stark | 2,113 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2019 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,072 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 2,086 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 1,913 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,984 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Schulz's chess games?
167 games by Olaf Schulz, from Oct 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 Olaf Schulz has played.
What does Olaf Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Olaf Schulz opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Schulz answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Olaf Schulz play as White?
As White, Olaf Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Schulz most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Olaf Schulz's FIDE rating?
Olaf Schulz is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Olaf Schulz played?
Our database contains 167 games by Olaf Schulz, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Schulz?
167 games by Olaf 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.