Prepare against Wolfgang Schellhorn

DEU · World #25,298 classical · FIDE ID 4608038

When preparing against Wolfgang Schellhorn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.

Our database contains 96 games by Wolfgang Schellhorn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Schellhorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Schellhorn 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Schellhorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Schellhorn's side.

First moves as White (45 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
  • …c5 (38% of these games) — Schellhorn usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
  • …e5 (22% of these games) — Schellhorn usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Schellhorn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)

Wolfgang Schellhorn's chess games

All 96 games by Wolfgang Schellhorn 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Wolfgang Schellhorn's chess games?

96 games by Wolfgang Schellhorn, 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 Wolfgang Schellhorn has played.

What does Wolfgang Schellhorn play on the first move as White?

Across 45 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Schellhorn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Schellhorn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Wolfgang Schellhorn play as White?

As White, Wolfgang Schellhorn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Wolfgang Schellhorn play as Black?

As Black, Wolfgang Schellhorn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.

What is Wolfgang Schellhorn's FIDE rating?

Wolfgang Schellhorn is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Oct 2008).

How many games has Wolfgang Schellhorn played?

Our database contains 96 games by Wolfgang Schellhorn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses (46.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Wolfgang Schellhorn?

96 games by Wolfgang Schellhorn 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.

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