Prepare against Vladimir Schulz
France · World #13,317 classical · FIDE ID 616583
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Schulz 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 | 2,124 | 2,237 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,133 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,147 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 81 | 51 | 67 | 40.7% |
| As White | 112 | 50 | 28 | 34 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 31 | 23 | 33 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Schulz's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 71 | 63.4% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 40 | 35.7% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Schulz's chess games
All 199 games by Vladimir Schulz 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: 81 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Joerg Wegerle | 2,354 | Baden-Elsass m | D49 |
| Dec 2003 | Mario Hackel | 2,336 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | D46 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Treffert | 2,325 | Bischwiller | B31 |
| Mar 2002 | Erasmus Gerigk | 2,300 | Baden OL 0102 | B31 |
| Oct 2001 | Richard Dudek | 2,287 | Baden OL 0102 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| Bischwiller | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,099 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,351 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Baden 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Schulz's chess games?
199 games by Vladimir Schulz, 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 Vladimir Schulz has played.
What does Vladimir Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Vladimir Schulz opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Schulz answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Schulz play as White?
As White, Vladimir Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Schulz most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Vladimir Schulz's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Schulz is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Schulz played?
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Schulz?
199 games by Vladimir Schulz 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.