Prepare against Volker Schoenfeld
DEU · World #36,278 classical · FIDE ID 24630535
Our database contains 45 games by Volker Schoenfeld, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Schoenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Schoenfeld 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 | 1,953 | 2,035 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,965 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Schoenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Schoenfeld's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Volker Schoenfeld's chess games
All 45 games by Volker Schoenfeld 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Franz Speicher | 1,900 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A30 |
| Dec 2019 | Fabian Pellicoro | 1,889 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B11 |
| Jul 2021 | Winfried Blosze | 1,862 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B15 |
| Jul 2021 | Klemens Ranker | 1,824 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D45 |
| Aug 2023 | Siegfried Klimpel | 1,718 | 10th Arber Seniors Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 8th Jena Fair Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,900 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,943 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Jena Fair Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,904 |
| GER CupT | 1993 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,245 |
Interactive opening tree from all 45 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Schoenfeld's chess games?
45 games by Volker Schoenfeld, 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 Volker Schoenfeld has played.
What does Volker Schoenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Volker Schoenfeld opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Schoenfeld answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Schoenfeld play as White?
As White, Volker Schoenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Schoenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Volker Schoenfeld most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Volker Schoenfeld's FIDE rating?
Volker Schoenfeld is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Volker Schoenfeld played?
Our database contains 45 games by Volker Schoenfeld, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Schoenfeld?
45 games by Volker Schoenfeld 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.