Prepare against Petra Schulz
WFM · DEU · World #28,137 classical · FIDE ID 4612663
Our database contains 340 games by Petra Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petra Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petra 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 | 1,997 | 2,154 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 112 | 104 | 124 | 32.9% |
| As White | 171 | 69 | 45 | 57 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 169 | 43 | 59 | 67 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petra Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petra Schulz's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 98.2% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 82 | 94.3% | 38.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 98.1% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Petra Schulz's chess games
All 340 games by Petra Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 112 wins, 104 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 17/8/14 | 43.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 10/8/14 | 31.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E69 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1993 | Claudia Rehbein | 2,245 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B22 |
| Nov 1998 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,245 | BL 9899 w | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Leonie Helm | 2,242 | BL 0203 w | B22 |
| Oct 1998 | Jana Jackova | 2,205 | BL 9899 w | C18 |
| Jan 1996 | Gundula Heinatz | 2,200 | BL 9596 w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2021 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,095 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,048 |
| BL 1920 w | 2021 | 12 | 3 | 1,959 |
| BL 9394 w | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| BL 1718 w | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,030 |
| BL 9293 w | 1993 | 11 | 7 | 2,209 |
| BL 0203 w | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,064 |
| BL 9899 w | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petra Schulz's chess games?
340 games by Petra Schulz, from Apr 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 Petra Schulz has played.
What does Petra Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Petra Schulz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petra Schulz answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Petra Schulz play as White?
As White, Petra Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petra Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Petra Schulz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Petra Schulz's FIDE rating?
Petra Schulz is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Petra Schulz played?
Our database contains 340 games by Petra Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 104 draws, 124 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petra Schulz?
340 games by Petra 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.