Prepare against Volker Schroeder
DEU · World #19,587 classical · FIDE ID 4640691
Our database contains 109 games by Volker Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volker Schroeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Schroeder 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 | 2,061 | 2,186 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,125 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,070 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 18 | 58 | 33 | 16.5% |
| As White | 62 | 11 | 38 | 13 | 17.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Schroeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Schroeder's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 41.9% | 40.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 30.6% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 40.4% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 77.3% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Volker Schroeder's chess games
All 109 games by Volker Schroeder in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 58 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Bernd2 Schneider | 2,415 | ch-Baden MTA | B30 |
| May 2023 | Georg Legde | 2,344 | Bodensee Open | A37 |
| Feb 1999 | Thomas Schlager | 2,285 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | A26 |
| Jan 2013 | Jens Matthias Babutzka | 2,242 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | A07 |
| Dec 1998 | Rudolf Striebich | 2,230 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Schroeder's chess games?
109 games by Volker Schroeder, from Apr 2003 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 Volker Schroeder has played.
What does Volker Schroeder play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Volker Schroeder opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Schroeder answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Volker Schroeder play as White?
As White, Volker Schroeder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Schroeder play as Black?
As Black, Volker Schroeder most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Volker Schroeder's FIDE rating?
Volker Schroeder is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Volker Schroeder played?
Our database contains 109 games by Volker Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 58 draws, 33 losses (16.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Schroeder?
109 games by Volker Schroeder 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.