Prepare against Ruediger Schaefer
DEU · World #49,223 classical · FIDE ID 1271080
When preparing against Ruediger Schaefer, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 152 games by Ruediger Schaefer, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger 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 | 1,896 | 1,927 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,902 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,892 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 39 | 81 | 32 | 25.7% |
| As White | 76 | 20 | 42 | 14 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 19 | 39 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 78.9% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 69.7% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Ruediger Schaefer's chess games
All 152 games by Ruediger Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 39 wins, 81 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Tim M Thurstan | 2,079 | WchT Seniors 50 | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | Friedrich Fiedler | 1,850 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors B | B12 |
| Apr 2015 | Dieter Steinwender | 1,844 | 14th GER Seniors Derby | C01 |
| Apr 2009 | Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger | 1,825 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | A29 |
| Mar 2016 | Jan Erik Schaper | 1,824 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,730 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1991 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,720 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 50th | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein H 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Schaefer's chess games?
152 games by Ruediger Schaefer, from May 2010 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 Ruediger Schaefer has played.
What does Ruediger Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ruediger Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Schaefer answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Schaefer play as White?
As White, Ruediger Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Schaefer most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Ruediger Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Schaefer is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ruediger Schaefer played?
Our database contains 152 games by Ruediger Schaefer, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 81 draws, 32 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Schaefer?
152 games by Ruediger 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.