Prepare against Steffen Schluchter
DEU · World #20,502 classical · FIDE ID 4637410
Our database contains 230 games by Steffen Schluchter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Schluchter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Schluchter 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 | 2,053 | 2,216 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 84 | 83 | 63 | 36.5% |
| As White | 114 | 43 | 44 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Schluchter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Schluchter's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 69.3% | 60.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 27.2% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schluchter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 45.1% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 39.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 88.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Steffen Schluchter's chess games
All 230 games by Steffen Schluchter 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: 84 wins, 83 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,360 | Oberliga Sued W 1314 | A61 |
| Oct 2014 | Dario Doncevic | 2,295 | Oberliga Sued W 1415 | A48 |
| Apr 2012 | Hendrik Tabatt | 2,293 | Oberliga Sued W 1112 | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerd Hoegerl | 2,270 | 10th ch-Ludwigshafen | D66 |
| Mar 2012 | Andreas Haasler | 2,263 | Oberliga Sued W 1112 | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 12 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Pfalz B | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,093 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Schluchter's chess games?
230 games by Steffen Schluchter, 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 Steffen Schluchter has played.
What does Steffen Schluchter play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Steffen Schluchter opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Schluchter answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Steffen Schluchter play as White?
As White, Steffen Schluchter's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Schluchter play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Schluchter most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Steffen Schluchter's FIDE rating?
Steffen Schluchter is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Steffen Schluchter played?
Our database contains 230 games by Steffen Schluchter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 83 draws, 63 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Schluchter?
230 games by Steffen Schluchter 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.