Prepare against Steffen Schumann
DEU · World #22,397 classical · FIDE ID 24686891
When preparing against Steffen Schumann, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Steffen Schumann, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Schumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Schumann 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 | 2,038 | 2,038 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 48 | 22 | 29 | 48.5% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Schumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Schumann's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 97.9% | 59.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schumann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schumann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Steffen Schumann's chess games
All 99 games by Steffen Schumann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 22 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Olaf Steffens | 2,133 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A01 |
| Jan 2026 | Felix-Hagen Jacobi | 2,065 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | C05 |
| Jan 2023 | Ludger Hoellmann | 2,055 | Verden Open A | B33 |
| Jan 2026 | Michael Hohlbein | 2,028 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B32 |
| Dec 2014 | Fabian Pilat | 1,946 | chT-GER U20 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 1,732 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 14 | 11 | 1,740 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,413 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Schumann's chess games?
99 games by Steffen Schumann, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Schumann has played.
What does Steffen Schumann play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Steffen Schumann opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Schumann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steffen Schumann play as White?
As White, Steffen Schumann's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Schumann play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Schumann most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Steffen Schumann's FIDE rating?
Steffen Schumann is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Steffen Schumann played?
Our database contains 99 games by Steffen Schumann, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 22 draws, 29 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Schumann?
99 games by Steffen Schumann 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.