Prepare against Tilman Schuelke
DEU · World #61,063 classical · FIDE ID 4647475
When preparing against Tilman Schuelke, expect 1.g3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Tilman Schuelke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tilman Schuelke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tilman Schuelke 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 | 1,852 | 2,121 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,998 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 80 | 51 | 83 | 37.4% |
| As White | 108 | 48 | 28 | 32 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 32 | 23 | 51 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tilman Schuelke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tilman Schuelke's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 54 | 49.5% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 26.6% | 55.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 50% of White games, 60.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues Bg2 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schuelke usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 34.0% | 28.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 27.7% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.7% | 38.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Tilman Schuelke's chess games
All 214 games by Tilman Schuelke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 80 wins, 51 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Sven Wobbe | 2,237 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Carsten Steinle | 2,237 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A48 |
| Jan 1997 | Adrian Schwarz | 2,230 | 1st Filseck Open | A03 |
| Jul 2006 | Wolfgang Ruppert | 2,209 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A87 |
| Jun 2006 | Stefan Loskamp | 2,189 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 34 | 15 | 1,976 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,145 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,826 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,068 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1996 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tilman Schuelke's chess games?
214 games by Tilman Schuelke, from Jul 2005 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 Tilman Schuelke has played.
What does Tilman Schuelke play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Tilman Schuelke opens with 1.g3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tilman Schuelke answers 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Tilman Schuelke play as White?
As White, Tilman Schuelke's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tilman Schuelke play as Black?
As Black, Tilman Schuelke most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Tilman Schuelke's FIDE rating?
Tilman Schuelke is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Tilman Schuelke played?
Our database contains 214 games by Tilman Schuelke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 51 draws, 83 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tilman Schuelke?
214 games by Tilman Schuelke 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.