Prepare against Thomas Schuettler
DEU · World #56,573 classical · FIDE ID 4693787
When preparing against Thomas Schuettler, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Schuettler, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schuettler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schuettler 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 | 1,868 | 2,063 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 24.3% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schuettler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schuettler's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 40.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schuettler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schuettler usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schuettler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schuettler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Thomas Schuettler's chess games
All 74 games by Thomas Schuettler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Helmut Stoeckmann | 2,178 | Prague Open 03rd | E38 |
| Mar 2002 | Sandor Banyai | 2,141 | 18th Budapest Spring Open | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Siegfried Lange | 2,120 | 4th Wichern Open | A85 |
| Oct 2010 | Josef Jiruse | 2,072 | 11th Liberec Open | E90 |
| Oct 2001 | Frank Meyer | 2,039 | 6th Wichern Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 6th Wichern Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| Znojmo Open | 2005 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,586 |
| 11th Liberec Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schuettler's chess games?
74 games by Thomas Schuettler, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Schuettler has played.
What does Thomas Schuettler play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Thomas Schuettler opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schuettler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schuettler play as White?
As White, Thomas Schuettler's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schuettler play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schuettler most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Thomas Schuettler's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schuettler is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Schuettler played?
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Schuettler, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schuettler?
74 games by Thomas Schuettler 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.