Prepare against Reyk Schaefer
DEU · World #17,796 classical · FIDE ID 4640543
Our database contains 178 games by Reyk Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reyk Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reyk Schaefer 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 | 2,077 | 2,165 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,147 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 33.7% |
| As White | 93 | 34 | 33 | 26 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 26 | 25 | 34 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reyk Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reyk Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 73.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.9% | 45.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 7.5% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 51.2% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 44.2% | 65.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
Reyk Schaefer's chess games
All 178 games by Reyk Schaefer 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: 60 wins, 58 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Jon Kristinsson | 2,290 | Reykjavik Open | E62 |
| Jan 2015 | Emilio Miguel Sanchez Jerez | 2,282 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B11 |
| Feb 2013 | Peter Rahls | 2,278 | BL2-Nord 1213 | D11 |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Schenk | 2,271 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | E05 |
| Dec 2005 | Heinz Liebert | 2,268 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,038 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| 123rd ch-NZL Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reyk Schaefer's chess games?
178 games by Reyk Schaefer, 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 Reyk Schaefer has played.
What does Reyk Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Reyk Schaefer opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reyk Schaefer answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Reyk Schaefer play as White?
As White, Reyk Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reyk Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Reyk Schaefer most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Reyk Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Reyk Schaefer is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Reyk Schaefer played?
Our database contains 178 games by Reyk Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 58 draws, 60 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reyk Schaefer?
178 games by Reyk Schaefer 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.