Prepare against Bernhard Schmid

DEU · World #22,394 classical · FIDE ID 12915467

When preparing against Bernhard Schmid, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 88 games by Bernhard Schmid, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Schmid 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 Bernhard Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Schmid's side.

First moves as White (48 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
  • …d5 (30% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
  • …g6 (7% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
• 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …e5 (100% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Bernhard Schmid's chess games

All 88 games by Bernhard Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 28 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Bernhard Schmid's chess games?

88 games by Bernhard Schmid, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Bernhard Schmid has played.

What does Bernhard Schmid play on the first move as White?

Across 48 games with White in our database, Bernhard Schmid opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Schmid answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Bernhard Schmid play as White?

As White, Bernhard Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Bernhard Schmid play as Black?

As Black, Bernhard Schmid most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.

What is Bernhard Schmid's FIDE rating?

Bernhard Schmid is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2023).

How many games has Bernhard Schmid played?

Our database contains 88 games by Bernhard Schmid, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses (31.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Bernhard Schmid?

88 games by Bernhard Schmid 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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