Prepare against Tim Schulze
DEU · World #82,486 classical · FIDE ID 16258177
When preparing against Tim Schulze, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 74 games by Tim Schulze, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Schulze 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 | 1,782 | 1,821 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,766 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 28.4% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Schulze's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 65.8% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Schulze usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schulze usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Tim Schulze's chess games
All 74 games by Tim Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Luc Zimmermann | 2,120 | Reinstorf Open | D85 |
| Aug 2022 | Peter Hoekstra | 2,042 | Krefeld Open | D44 |
| Aug 2022 | Olaf Pienski | 1,911 | Krefeld Open | B12 |
| Nov 2018 | Pablo Mateo Miranda Martin | 1,736 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | A57 |
| Oct 2019 | Anselm Slotta | 1,691 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,455 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,425 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,429 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,183 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,658 |
| ch-Harburg E 14th | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Schulze's chess games?
74 games by Tim Schulze, from Aug 2018 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 Tim Schulze has played.
What does Tim Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Tim Schulze opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Schulze answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Tim Schulze play as White?
As White, Tim Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Tim Schulze most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tim Schulze's FIDE rating?
Tim Schulze is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Tim Schulze played?
Our database contains 74 games by Tim Schulze, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Schulze?
74 games by Tim Schulze 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.