Prepare against Torsten Schulte
DEU · World #22,348 classical · FIDE ID 4642210
When preparing against Torsten Schulte, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Torsten Schulte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Schulte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Schulte 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 | 2,038 | 2,231 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,082 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,056 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 119 | 129 | 134 | 31.2% |
| As White | 188 | 66 | 58 | 64 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 194 | 53 | 71 | 70 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Schulte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Schulte's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 98.9% | 50.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Schulte usually continues c4 (50.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schulte usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Schulte usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schulte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 50.5% | 39.6% |
| c5 | 31 | 32.6% | 41.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 11.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.2% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 77.8% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Torsten Schulte's chess games
All 382 games by Torsten Schulte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 119 wins, 129 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1996 | Hans-Joachim Vatter | 2,385 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | B63 |
| Jan 2002 | Josef Jurek | 2,370 | 14th Staufer Open | E32 |
| Nov 2009 | Arndt Miltner | 2,367 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | C22 |
| Jun 2011 | Andreas Strunski | 2,347 | Stuttgart Open | D79 |
| Jan 1995 | Branko Zelic | 2,330 | Oberliga Baden 9495 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 67 | 38 | 2,100 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,110 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Oberliga Baden 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
| Oberliga Baden 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Schulte's chess games?
382 games by Torsten Schulte, from Apr 2003 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 Torsten Schulte has played.
What does Torsten Schulte play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Torsten Schulte opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Schulte answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Torsten Schulte play as White?
As White, Torsten Schulte's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Schulte play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Schulte most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Torsten Schulte's FIDE rating?
Torsten Schulte is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Torsten Schulte played?
Our database contains 382 games by Torsten Schulte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 129 draws, 134 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Schulte?
382 games by Torsten Schulte 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.