Prepare against Tom Scholz
DEU · World #43,734 classical · FIDE ID 16299574
Our database contains 70 games by Tom Scholz, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Scholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Scholz 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 | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 35.7% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Scholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Scholz's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Scholz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Tom Scholz's chess games
All 70 games by Tom Scholz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Malte Ahlbrecht | 1,665 | Verden Open B | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Markus Yang | 1,505 | ch-Hannover Bezirk U18 | C02 |
| Jan 2023 | Philipp Falke | 1,494 | Verden Open B | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Tamila Trunz | 1,494 | Verden Open B | B22 |
| Oct 2017 | Felix Yang | 1,473 | ch-Hannover Bezirk U18 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2012 | 22 | 12.5 | 882 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks B | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,364 |
| ch-Hannover U16 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,365 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,503 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,365 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U18 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,530 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Scholz's chess games?
70 games by Tom Scholz, from Feb 2020 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 Tom Scholz has played.
What does Tom Scholz play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Tom Scholz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Scholz answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tom Scholz play as White?
As White, Tom Scholz's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Scholz play as Black?
As Black, Tom Scholz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tom Scholz's FIDE rating?
Tom Scholz is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tom Scholz played?
Our database contains 70 games by Tom Scholz, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Scholz?
70 games by Tom Scholz 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.