Prepare against Rolf Schlindwein
IM · DEU · World #2,639 classical · FIDE ID 4613767
Our database contains 644 games by Rolf Schlindwein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Schlindwein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Schlindwein 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 | 2,353 | 2,452 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,379 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,381 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 644 | 245 | 254 | 145 | 38.0% |
| As White | 339 | 134 | 140 | 65 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 305 | 111 | 114 | 80 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Schlindwein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Schlindwein's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 46.6% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 116 | 34.2% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 43 | 12.7% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.8% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues Bf4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schlindwein usually continues Bc4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 71.6% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 12.9% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 7.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 53.8% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 34.5% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.7% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Rolf Schlindwein's chess games
All 644 games by Rolf Schlindwein 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: 245 wins, 254 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 52 | 24/17/11 | 46.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 8/13/11 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 27 | 8/16/3 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Slav Defense | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,665 | Franfurt CC Ordix | D06 |
| Oct 2000 | Rustem Dautov | 2,606 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | D18 |
| Jan 1997 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,565 | BL2-Sued 9697 | A48 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,555 | 11th Cappelle Open | D06 |
| Oct 2006 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,530 | BL2-Sued 0607 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untergrombach Open | 1999 | 36 | 27 | 2,506 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,278 |
| Viernheim | 1995 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,477 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 5 | 2,453 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1990 | 15 | 8 | 2,311 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
| Balatonbereny GM | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,326 |
| Altensteig-B | 1993 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Schlindwein's chess games?
644 games by Rolf Schlindwein, 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 Rolf Schlindwein has played.
What does Rolf Schlindwein play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Rolf Schlindwein opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Schlindwein answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rolf Schlindwein play as White?
As White, Rolf Schlindwein's most-played openings in our database are: London System (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Schlindwein play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Schlindwein most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Rolf Schlindwein's FIDE rating?
Rolf Schlindwein is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Rolf Schlindwein played?
Our database contains 644 games by Rolf Schlindwein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 254 draws, 145 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Schlindwein?
644 games by Rolf Schlindwein 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.