Prepare against Sven Schellen
DEU · World #72,964 classical · FIDE ID 24674885
When preparing against Sven Schellen, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Sven Schellen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Schellen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Schellen 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 | 1,812 | 1,876 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,890 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,862 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 144 | 66 | 184 | 36.5% |
| As White | 193 | 69 | 32 | 92 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 201 | 75 | 34 | 92 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Schellen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Schellen's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 87.0% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| b4 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schellen usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schellen usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Schellen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 6.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schellen usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schellen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schellen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 32.6% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 23.3% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 15.1% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 14.0% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 43.9% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 39.4% | 44.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Sven Schellen's chess games
All 394 games by Sven Schellen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 144 wins, 66 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Richard Bethke | 2,104 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C54 |
| Aug 2012 | Juergen Seidel | 2,059 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | A53 |
| Jan 2019 | Mario Rutsatz | 2,017 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | E04 |
| Jul 2012 | Michael Knapp | 2,014 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E19 |
| Aug 2019 | Manfred Herbold | 2,011 | Eschborn Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 40 | 17 | 1,689 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 27 | 9 | 1,600 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 1,862 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 4 | 1,731 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,548 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,764 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,891 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Schellen's chess games?
394 games by Sven Schellen, from Sep 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 Sven Schellen has played.
What does Sven Schellen play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Sven Schellen opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Schellen answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sven Schellen play as White?
As White, Sven Schellen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Schellen play as Black?
As Black, Sven Schellen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Sven Schellen's FIDE rating?
Sven Schellen is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Sven Schellen played?
Our database contains 394 games by Sven Schellen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 66 draws, 184 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Schellen?
394 games by Sven Schellen 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.