Prepare against Torben Schulenburg
DEU · World #10,721 classical · FIDE ID 24648558
Our database contains 115 games by Torben Schulenburg, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben Schulenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben Schulenburg 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 | 2,159 | 2,238 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 37 | 45 | 33 | 32.2% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Schulenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Schulenburg's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 92.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schulenburg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Torben Schulenburg's chess games
All 115 games by Torben Schulenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,412 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | A40 |
| Mar 2022 | Mads Hansen | 2,406 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | D31 |
| Aug 2021 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,345 | Oberliga Nord N 1920 | A40 |
| Oct 2021 | Tom-Frederic Woelk | 2,308 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | C18 |
| Feb 2020 | Axel Neffe | 2,251 | Oberliga Nord N 1920 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,035 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Schulenburg's chess games?
115 games by Torben Schulenburg, from Apr 2009 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 Torben Schulenburg has played.
What does Torben Schulenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Torben Schulenburg opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Schulenburg answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torben Schulenburg play as White?
As White, Torben Schulenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Schulenburg play as Black?
As Black, Torben Schulenburg most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Torben Schulenburg's FIDE rating?
Torben Schulenburg is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (May 2023).
How many games has Torben Schulenburg played?
Our database contains 115 games by Torben Schulenburg, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Schulenburg?
115 games by Torben Schulenburg 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.