Prepare against Rudolf Schicker
DEU · World #55,481 classical · FIDE ID 4698959
When preparing against Rudolf Schicker, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Rudolf Schicker, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Schicker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Schicker 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 | 1,872 | 1,943 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 9 | 51 | 26 | 10.5% |
| As White | 43 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 14.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 7.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Schicker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Schicker's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Schicker usually continues b3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schicker usually continues b3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Schicker usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Rudolf Schicker's chess games
All 86 games by Rudolf Schicker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 9 wins, 51 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Franz Schnell | 1,771 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A09 |
| Jan 2001 | Ludwig Lang | 1,192 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2004 | 47 | 19.5 | 1,555 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,721 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| Regionalliga NO 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| Regionalliga NO 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,618 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Schicker's chess games?
86 games by Rudolf Schicker, from Jan 2004 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 Rudolf Schicker has played.
What does Rudolf Schicker play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Rudolf Schicker opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Schicker answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Schicker play as White?
As White, Rudolf Schicker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Schicker play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Schicker most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Rudolf Schicker's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Schicker is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Rudolf Schicker played?
Our database contains 86 games by Rudolf Schicker, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 51 draws, 26 losses (10.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Schicker?
86 games by Rudolf Schicker 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.