Prepare against Rudolf Schoen
DEU · World #25,158 classical · FIDE ID 4663055
Our database contains 273 games by Rudolf Schoen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Schoen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Schoen 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 | 2,017 | 2,052 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 78 | 67 | 128 | 28.6% |
| As White | 127 | 46 | 31 | 50 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 146 | 32 | 36 | 78 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Schoen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Schoen's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nc3 (39.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schoen usually continues d4 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 42.5% | 27.4% |
| c6 | 30 | 41.1% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 61.9% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 21.4% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 7 | 16.7% | 14.3% |
Rudolf Schoen's chess games
All 273 games by Rudolf Schoen 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: 78 wins, 67 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 11/5/18 | 32.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Ralf Christ | 2,270 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | B14 |
| Oct 1999 | Rafael Rodkin | 2,240 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B22 |
| Jan 2007 | Viktor Tchernyi | 2,236 | Marianske Lazne Open | C02 |
| Apr 2001 | Maximilian Riedl | 2,184 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | D03 |
| Apr 2003 | Andreas Beyerlein | 2,183 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2012 | 55 | 24.5 | 2,015 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2007 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Regionalliga NO 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,764 |
| Regionalliga NO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Schoen's chess games?
273 games by Rudolf Schoen, 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 Rudolf Schoen has played.
What does Rudolf Schoen play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Rudolf Schoen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Schoen answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Schoen play as White?
As White, Rudolf Schoen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Schoen play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Schoen most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Rudolf Schoen's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Schoen is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Rudolf Schoen played?
Our database contains 273 games by Rudolf Schoen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 67 draws, 128 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Schoen?
273 games by Rudolf Schoen 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.