Prepare against Stefan Schulz
DEU · World #53,941 classical · FIDE ID 12943070
Our database contains 88 games by Stefan Schulz, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schulz 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 | 1,878 | 1,932 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 20 | 35 | 33 | 22.7% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schulz's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 48.9% | 30.4% |
| e4 | 23 | 48.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 30.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Schulz usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Schulz's chess games
All 88 games by Stefan Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Philipp Schulze-Schwering | 2,112 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | D78 |
| Sep 2014 | Hendrik Schulze Ameling | 2,030 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1415 | D85 |
| Mar 2015 | Eike Hegemann | 2,019 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1415 | B13 |
| Feb 2023 | Guenther Langhanke | 1,958 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Gregorio Loriguillo Gonzalez | 1,940 | 26th Erfurt HT Open | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,729 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,765 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,047 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,875 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,875 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schulz's chess games?
88 games by Stefan Schulz, from Nov 2012 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 Schulz has played.
What does Stefan Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Stefan Schulz opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schulz answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schulz play as White?
As White, Stefan Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schulz most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Stefan Schulz's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schulz is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Stefan Schulz played?
Our database contains 88 games by Stefan Schulz, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schulz?
88 games by Stefan Schulz 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.