Prepare against Stefan Schulte
DEU · World #26,969 classical · FIDE ID 34616160
Our database contains 59 games by Stefan Schulte, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schulte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schulte 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 | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 23.7% |
| As White | 29 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schulte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schulte's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schulte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schulte usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Schulte usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schulte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulte usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Stefan Schulte's chess games
All 59 games by Stefan Schulte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Rolf Huss | 2,185 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B04 |
| Jan 2000 | Manfred Schober | 2,154 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | A70 |
| Jan 1999 | Mira Kierzek | 2,040 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Christian Kuhn | 2,019 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | B31 |
| Mar 2023 | Ulrich Bischoff | 1,964 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| 4th Bad Zwesten Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 1,944 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,742 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 I | 1987 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schulte's chess games?
59 games by Stefan Schulte, from Apr 2022 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 Stefan Schulte has played.
What does Stefan Schulte play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Stefan Schulte opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schulte answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schulte play as White?
As White, Stefan Schulte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schulte play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schulte most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Stefan Schulte's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schulte is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stefan Schulte played?
Our database contains 59 games by Stefan Schulte, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schulte?
59 games by Stefan Schulte 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.