Prepare against Torben Schulze
DEU · World #3,406 classical · FIDE ID 24630560
Our database contains 432 games by Torben Schulze, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben 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 | 2,323 | 2,334 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,365 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,421 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 206 | 131 | 95 | 47.7% |
| As White | 208 | 118 | 60 | 30 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 224 | 88 | 71 | 65 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Schulze's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 91.3% | 71.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 71.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nc3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (81.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Schulze usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 33.7% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 20 | 21.7% | 42.5% |
| Nc6 | 18 | 19.6% | 63.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 12.0% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 41.8% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 12.7% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
Torben Schulze's chess games
All 432 games by Torben Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 206 wins, 131 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 33/16/9 | 56.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 22/9/6 | 59.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,672 | ch-GER Blitz | C02 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,668 | ch-GER Blitz | B12 |
| Jan 2011 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,484 | 13th Nord West Cup | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,473 | ch-GER Blitz | B23 |
| Dec 2011 | Lev Gutman | 2,463 | Braunschweig Oker Cup | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 57 | 28.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 53 | 43.5 | 2,118 |
| chC-Hannover | 2014 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,209 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2015 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,118 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,303 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Helge Wittur (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Schulze's chess games?
432 games by Torben Schulze, from Jan 2006 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 Schulze has played.
What does Torben Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Torben Schulze opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Schulze answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Torben Schulze play as White?
As White, Torben Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (58 games, 56.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (37 games, 59.5% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Torben Schulze most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Torben Schulze's FIDE rating?
Torben Schulze is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Torben Schulze played?
Our database contains 432 games by Torben Schulze, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 131 draws, 95 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Schulze?
432 games by Torben 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.