Prepare against Tim Schulz
DEU · World #35,437 classical · FIDE ID 34629165
When preparing against Tim Schulz, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Tim Schulz, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Schulz 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 | 1,957 | 2,044 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 40.6% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Schulz's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schulz usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Schulz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Tim Schulz's chess games
All 32 games by Tim Schulz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yunqi Li | 2,136 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Yibo Zhang | 2,050 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | B92 |
| Aug 2026 | Malte Michael | 2,000 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | A06 |
| Aug 2025 | Tim Geweniger | 1,982 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | A06 |
| May 2024 | Massimo Longo | 1,945 | ch-GER U25 Open A | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Schulz's chess games?
32 games by Tim Schulz, from May 2023 to Aug 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 Tim Schulz has played.
What does Tim Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tim Schulz opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Schulz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim Schulz play as White?
As White, Tim Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Tim Schulz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tim Schulz's FIDE rating?
Tim Schulz is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Tim Schulz played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tim Schulz, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Schulz?
32 games by Tim Schulz 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.