Prepare against Roland Schulze
DEU · World #73,547 classical · FIDE ID 16228839
When preparing against Roland Schulze, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Roland Schulze, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Schulze 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 | 1,810 | 1,836 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Schulze's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Roland Schulze's chess games
All 30 games by Roland Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Frank Koenig | 1,989 | 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | E61 |
| Sep 2016 | Fred Avis | 1,909 | 27th Goch Open | A50 |
| Oct 2001 | Wolfgang Focke | 1,526 | 4th Berlin Eckbauer Open | D05 |
| Sep 2016 | Peter Bieker | 1,493 | 27th Goch Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,713 |
| 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| 4th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
| chT-GER OB | 1998 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Schulze's chess games?
30 games by Roland Schulze, from Oct 2016 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 Roland Schulze has played.
What does Roland Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Roland Schulze opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Schulze answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Roland Schulze play as White?
As White, Roland Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Roland Schulze most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Roland Schulze's FIDE rating?
Roland Schulze is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Roland Schulze played?
Our database contains 30 games by Roland Schulze, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Schulze?
30 games by Roland Schulze 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.