Prepare against Walter Scharler
Austria · World #92,255 classical · FIDE ID 1609793
When preparing against Walter Scharler, expect 1.c3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (27%).
Our database contains 62 games by Walter Scharler, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Scharler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Scharler 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 | 1,752 | 1,874 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,897 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,872 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 24.2% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Scharler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Scharler's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c3 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c3 — 35% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Scharler usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Scharler usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Scharler usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scharler usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Scharler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Walter Scharler's chess games
All 62 games by Walter Scharler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Leopold Fichtinger | 2,083 | Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Harald Goeslbauer | 1,840 | Werfen Open B | A00 |
| Jan 1996 | Wolfgang Himmelbauer | 1,825 | Werfen Open B | B00 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Lederer | 1,810 | Werfen Open B | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Altana Mandzhieva | 1,723 | ch-AUT Rapid | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open B | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 1,750 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,874 |
| Frohnleiten Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,670 |
| 18th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,909 |
| Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 1,971 |
| Graz Open B | 1997 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Scharler's chess games?
62 games by Walter Scharler, from Oct 2005 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 Walter Scharler has played.
What does Walter Scharler play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Walter Scharler opens with 1.c3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Scharler answers 1...Nc6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games).
What openings does Walter Scharler play as White?
As White, Walter Scharler's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Scharler play as Black?
As Black, Walter Scharler most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Walter Scharler's FIDE rating?
Walter Scharler is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Walter Scharler played?
Our database contains 62 games by Walter Scharler, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Scharler?
62 games by Walter Scharler 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.