Prepare against Torsten Schaller
DEU · World #26,045 classical · FIDE ID 24663026
Our database contains 193 games by Torsten Schaller, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Schaller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Schaller 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 | 2,011 | 2,085 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 64 | 69 | 60 | 33.2% |
| As White | 95 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 98 | 27 | 38 | 33 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Schaller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Schaller's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 60.0% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 36 | 37.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schaller usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schaller usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schaller usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schaller usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schaller usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Schaller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 55.8% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 17 | 39.5% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 25.0% |
Torsten Schaller's chess games
All 193 games by Torsten Schaller in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 64 wins, 69 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Andrey Cherny | 2,188 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A12 |
| Nov 2011 | Michael Niermann | 2,182 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | B16 |
| May 2010 | Hartmut Kauder | 2,180 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | D35 |
| Mar 2020 | Marcus Scheele | 2,170 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B06 |
| Apr 2020 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,156 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,077 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 12 | 2 | 1,769 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,873 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,134 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Schaller's chess games?
193 games by Torsten Schaller, from Jan 2009 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 Torsten Schaller has played.
What does Torsten Schaller play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Torsten Schaller opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Schaller answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Torsten Schaller play as White?
As White, Torsten Schaller's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Schaller play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Schaller most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Torsten Schaller's FIDE rating?
Torsten Schaller is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Torsten Schaller played?
Our database contains 193 games by Torsten Schaller, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 69 draws, 60 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Schaller?
193 games by Torsten Schaller 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.