Prepare against Wilhelm Schulz
DEU · World #20,623 classical · FIDE ID 4658019
Our database contains 118 games by Wilhelm Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Schulz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm 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 | 2,052 | 2,215 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,143 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 43 | 39 | 36 | 36.4% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Schulz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Schulz's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 65.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 32.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schulz usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schulz usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Schulz usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Wilhelm Schulz's chess games
All 118 games by Wilhelm 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: 43 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Detlef Neukirch | 2,278 | 21st ch-GER Seniors | C91 |
| Nov 1998 | Patrick Peschlow | 2,180 | 47th Cologne Open | D31 |
| Nov 1998 | Dimitri Boutko | 2,140 | 47th Cologne Open | C81 |
| Dec 2019 | Karsten Keller | 2,132 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | B22 |
| Feb 2015 | Wiebe Cnossen | 2,110 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,178 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,057 |
| 21st ch-GER Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 47th Cologne Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Schulz's chess games?
118 games by Wilhelm 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 Wilhelm Schulz has played.
What does Wilhelm Schulz play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Schulz opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Schulz answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Schulz play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Schulz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Schulz play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Schulz most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Wilhelm Schulz's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Schulz is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Wilhelm Schulz played?
Our database contains 118 games by Wilhelm Schulz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Schulz?
118 games by Wilhelm 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.