Prepare against Andre Schmitt
FM · France · World #6,771 classical · FIDE ID 603937
When preparing against Andre Schmitt, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 112 games by Andre Schmitt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Schmitt 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 | 2,229 | 2,310 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,257 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,295 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 29 | 46 | 37 | 25.9% |
| As White | 54 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 63.0% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 25.9% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.4% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Andre Schmitt's chess games
All 112 games by Andre Schmitt 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: 29 wins, 46 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Leon Gostisa | 2,420 | Cattolica Open | D16 |
| Jan 1994 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,405 | Eger | D19 |
| Jan 2004 | Marc Becker | 2,391 | chT-FRA Gp-B | C30 |
| Jan 2006 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,375 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | B77 |
| Feb 2002 | Colm Daly | 2,348 | 18th Cappelle Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1995 | 13 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Eger | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,344 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| 30th Cappelle Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,322 |
| chT-FRA Gp-B | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,412 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9192 | 1992 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Schmitt's chess games?
112 games by Andre Schmitt, 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 Andre Schmitt has played.
What does Andre Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Andre Schmitt opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Schmitt answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Andre Schmitt play as White?
As White, Andre Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Andre Schmitt most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Andre Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Andre Schmitt is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Andre Schmitt played?
Our database contains 112 games by Andre Schmitt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 46 draws, 37 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Schmitt?
112 games by Andre Schmitt 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.