Prepare against Bernd Schmider
DEU · World #12,121 classical · FIDE ID 24632465
Our database contains 257 games by Bernd Schmider, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Schmider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Schmider 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 | 2,140 | 2,217 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,200 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 106 | 76 | 75 | 41.2% |
| As White | 123 | 52 | 38 | 33 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 134 | 54 | 38 | 42 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Schmider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Schmider's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 78.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 22.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schmider usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmider usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Schmider usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schmider usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schmider usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Schmider usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 47.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 30.5% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Bernd Schmider's chess games
All 257 games by Bernd Schmider in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 106 wins, 76 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 18/9/15 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1995 | Gabor Kallai | 2,510 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | A07 |
| Mar 1994 | Jean-Luc Roos | 2,375 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9394 | B23 |
| Oct 2000 | Helmut Reefschlaeger | 2,369 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0001 | C04 |
| Dec 2014 | Dorian Vicol | 2,357 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | B23 |
| Oct 1995 | Hartmut Metz | 2,320 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 11 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1993 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Schmider's chess games?
257 games by Bernd Schmider, from Jul 2005 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 Bernd Schmider has played.
What does Bernd Schmider play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Bernd Schmider opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Schmider answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Schmider play as White?
As White, Bernd Schmider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Schmider play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Schmider most often plays: Alekhine Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Bernd Schmider's FIDE rating?
Bernd Schmider is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Bernd Schmider played?
Our database contains 257 games by Bernd Schmider, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 76 draws, 75 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Schmider?
257 games by Bernd Schmider 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.