Prepare against Wilfried Schroeder
DEU · World #20,276 classical · FIDE ID 4608054
Our database contains 434 games by Wilfried Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Schroeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried 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 | 2,055 | 2,260 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 138 | 149 | 147 | 31.8% |
| As White | 218 | 76 | 75 | 67 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 216 | 62 | 74 | 80 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Schroeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Schroeder's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 184 | 84.4% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.2% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.7% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues e4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 93.5% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 98.5% | 49.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Wilfried Schroeder's chess games
All 434 games by Wilfried Schroeder 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: 138 wins, 149 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 60 | 21/23/16 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lutz Espig | 2,420 | Sportland NRW-Cup | E68 |
| Jan 1990 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,405 | Muenster Open | A83 |
| Jan 1990 | Ludmila G. Zaitseva | 2,355 | Muenster Open | A90 |
| Apr 2007 | Max Scherer | 2,346 | ch-Baden | A40 |
| Apr 2007 | Michael Berg | 2,326 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 28 | 15 | 2,355 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,202 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,273 |
| Muenster Open | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 2,252 |
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Schroeder's chess games?
434 games by Wilfried Schroeder, 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 Wilfried Schroeder has played.
What does Wilfried Schroeder play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Wilfried Schroeder opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Schroeder answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Schroeder play as White?
As White, Wilfried Schroeder's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Schroeder play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Schroeder most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Wilfried Schroeder's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Schroeder is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Wilfried Schroeder played?
Our database contains 434 games by Wilfried Schroeder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 149 draws, 147 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Schroeder?
434 games by Wilfried 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.