Prepare against Thomas Schacht
DEU · World #137,365 classical · FIDE ID 4697570
When preparing against Thomas Schacht, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Thomas Schacht, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schacht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schacht 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 | 1,627 | 1,708 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 7 | 47 | 26.0% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schacht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schacht's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 88.9% | 26.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 26.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schacht usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schacht usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schacht usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schacht usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Thomas Schacht's chess games
All 73 games by Thomas Schacht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Steffen Lohse | 1,918 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B01 |
| May 2007 | Johann Eberlein | 1,887 | Berlin Unicorn Open | C29 |
| Aug 2016 | Andreas Stiemerling | 1,752 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D45 |
| Aug 2010 | Karl-Heinz Stiemerling | 1,725 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B54 |
| Aug 2006 | Dirk Richter | 1,597 | Berlin Open 08 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 35 | 11.5 | 1,832 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,480 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,381 |
| ch-Berlin Class-D1 | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,219 |
| Berlin Open 05 | 2006 | 6 | 0.5 | 966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schacht's chess games?
73 games by Thomas Schacht, from Jul 2009 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 Thomas Schacht has played.
What does Thomas Schacht play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Thomas Schacht opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schacht answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schacht play as White?
As White, Thomas Schacht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schacht play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schacht most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Thomas Schacht's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schacht is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Thomas Schacht played?
Our database contains 73 games by Thomas Schacht, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 47 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schacht?
73 games by Thomas Schacht 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.