Prepare against Oliver Scharf
DEU · World #76,752 classical · FIDE ID 12913600
When preparing against Oliver Scharf, expect 1.Nf3 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 66 games by Oliver Scharf, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Scharf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Scharf 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 | 1,800 | 1,810 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,810 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 14 | 32 | 30.3% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Scharf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Scharf's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 34.4% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 34.4% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Scharf usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Scharf usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Scharf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e6 (45% of these games) — Scharf usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Scharf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Scharf usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Oliver Scharf's chess games
All 66 games by Oliver Scharf in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Dieter Kroeger | 1,845 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 56th | C01 |
| Apr 2014 | Joerg Bohner | 1,771 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | D02 |
| Apr 2001 | Erwin Kanzmeier | 1,746 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 56th | C41 |
| Apr 2007 | Wolfgang Clemens | 1,682 | ch-Schleswig Holstein A 62nd | D45 |
| Apr 2007 | Andreas Taubhorn | 1,670 | ch-Schleswig Holstein A 62nd | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein A 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,615 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein HT | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,528 |
| ch-B Schleswig Holstein 64th | 2009 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,775 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,458 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 56th | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 60th | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Scharf's chess games?
66 games by Oliver Scharf, from Jun 2013 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 Oliver Scharf has played.
What does Oliver Scharf play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Oliver Scharf opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Scharf answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Oliver Scharf play as White?
As White, Oliver Scharf's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Scharf play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Scharf most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Oliver Scharf's FIDE rating?
Oliver Scharf is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Oliver Scharf played?
Our database contains 66 games by Oliver Scharf, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Scharf?
66 games by Oliver Scharf 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.