Prepare against Theodor Schleich
DEU · World #69,867 classical · FIDE ID 24615218
When preparing against Theodor Schleich, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Theodor Schleich, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Schleich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Schleich 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 | 1,822 | 2,147 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 75 | 34 | 97 | 36.4% |
| As White | 103 | 48 | 13 | 42 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 27 | 21 | 55 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Schleich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Schleich's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 99.0% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schleich usually continues Bg5 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schleich usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schleich usually continues e4 (27.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Schleich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 55.0% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 45.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 94.9% | 36.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Theodor Schleich's chess games
All 206 games by Theodor Schleich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 75 wins, 34 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 34 | 21/4/9 | 61.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 0/3/10 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Martin Forchert | 2,420 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A45 |
| Aug 2010 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,400 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B06 |
| Nov 2010 | Nikolas Johann Rogobete | 2,269 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B73 |
| Aug 2014 | Toni Kottmair | 2,259 | 3rd Arber Open | A45 |
| Feb 2015 | Ahmed Bossov | 2,195 | Regionalliga SW 1415 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,243 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Schleich's chess games?
206 games by Theodor Schleich, from Apr 2007 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 Theodor Schleich has played.
What does Theodor Schleich play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Theodor Schleich opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Schleich answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Theodor Schleich play as White?
As White, Theodor Schleich's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Schleich play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Schleich most often plays: English Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Theodor Schleich's FIDE rating?
Theodor Schleich is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Theodor Schleich played?
Our database contains 206 games by Theodor Schleich, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 34 draws, 97 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Schleich?
206 games by Theodor Schleich 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.