Prepare against Andreas Arnold Schmitz
CM · DEU · World #50,539 classical · FIDE ID 4609875
Our database contains 481 games by Andreas Arnold Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Arnold Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Arnold Schmitz 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 | 1,891 | 2,244 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 172 | 128 | 181 | 35.8% |
| As White | 251 | 94 | 69 | 88 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 230 | 78 | 59 | 93 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 98.4% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (70.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 86.1% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.2% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Andreas Arnold Schmitz's chess games
All 481 games by Andreas Arnold Schmitz 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: 172 wins, 128 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 103 | 34/26/43 | 33.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 39 | 16/8/15 | 41.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,440 | Dieren Open | D25 |
| Oct 2007 | Mario Sibilio | 2,381 | 4th Calvia Open | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Jovica Radovanovic | 2,366 | 3rd South Wales Open | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Mees Van Osch | 2,364 | Bremen Silvester Open | C18 |
| Jan 2015 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,355 | 122nd ch-NZL Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 14 | 0.5 | 2,111 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,954 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 9 | 2,348 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,897 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
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Where can I find Andreas Arnold Schmitz's chess games?
481 games by Andreas Arnold Schmitz, 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 Andreas Arnold Schmitz has played.
What does Andreas Arnold Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Andreas Arnold Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Arnold Schmitz answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Arnold Schmitz play as White?
As White, Andreas Arnold Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (103 games, 33.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (30 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Arnold Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Arnold Schmitz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (39 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Andreas Arnold Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Andreas Arnold Schmitz is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Andreas Arnold Schmitz played?
Our database contains 481 games by Andreas Arnold Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 128 draws, 181 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Arnold Schmitz?
481 games by Andreas Arnold Schmitz 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.