Prepare against Wolfgang Schumann
DEU · World #125,402 classical · FIDE ID 1271595
When preparing against Wolfgang Schumann, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 68 games by Wolfgang Schumann, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Schumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Schumann 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 | 1,659 | 1,715 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 23.5% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Schumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Schumann's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schumann usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Schumann's chess games
All 68 games by Wolfgang Schumann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Waldemar Schneider | 1,831 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B08 |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Segelken | 1,647 | 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | C45 |
| Apr 2016 | Karsten Pawlowicz | 1,619 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1516 | A25 |
| Jan 2015 | Philipp Heckl | 1,533 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D00 |
| Oct 2001 | Christian1 Schramm | 1,492 | ch-Hannover Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Open | 2001 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,551 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,503 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Seniors 47th | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,642 |
| 8th GER Seniors Derby | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,556 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,472 |
| 6th Werther Schloss Open B | 2000 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Schumann's chess games?
68 games by Wolfgang Schumann, from Feb 2014 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 Schumann has played.
What does Wolfgang Schumann play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Schumann opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Schumann answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Schumann play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Schumann's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Schumann play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Schumann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Wolfgang Schumann's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Schumann is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,715 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Wolfgang Schumann played?
Our database contains 68 games by Wolfgang Schumann, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Schumann?
68 games by Wolfgang Schumann 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.