Prepare against Paul Schelhorn
DEU · World #73,054 classical · FIDE ID 12964077
When preparing against Paul Schelhorn, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 53 games by Paul Schelhorn, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Schelhorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Schelhorn 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 | 1,811 | 1,876 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,883 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 35.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Schelhorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Schelhorn's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 78.6% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 38.6% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Schelhorn usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schelhorn usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schelhorn usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schelhorn usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schelhorn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 78.9% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Paul Schelhorn's chess games
All 53 games by Paul Schelhorn in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Tilo Rietschel | 2,066 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | E65 |
| Oct 2023 | Stefan Erdmann | 2,066 | Marburg Open A | D94 |
| Oct 2023 | Lars Winter | 1,930 | 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | A58 |
| Nov 2025 | Theodor Mehlen | 1,807 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B00 |
| May 2026 | Martin Beier | 1,797 | ODJM B | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,447 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,774 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,889 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Schelhorn's chess games?
53 games by Paul Schelhorn, from May 2018 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 Paul Schelhorn has played.
What does Paul Schelhorn play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Paul Schelhorn opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Schelhorn answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Schelhorn play as White?
As White, Paul Schelhorn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Schelhorn play as Black?
As Black, Paul Schelhorn most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paul Schelhorn's FIDE rating?
Paul Schelhorn is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Paul Schelhorn played?
Our database contains 53 games by Paul Schelhorn, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Schelhorn?
53 games by Paul Schelhorn 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.