Prepare against Bernhard Schmid
DEU · World #22,367 classical · FIDE ID 12915467
Our database contains 87 games by Bernhard Schmid, covering May 2010 to Jul 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,038 | 2,113 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,092 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,002 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 32.2% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 23.1% |
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 95.8% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Bernhard Schmid's chess games
All 87 games by Bernhard Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Bryan Smith | 2,386 | 6th Bamberg Open | E74 |
| Mar 2026 | Laura Unuk | 2,314 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A40 |
| May 2018 | Roland Schmid | 2,247 | 2nd Regensburg Donau Cup | A55 |
| Nov 2021 | Jan Marten Dey | 2,110 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | D07 |
| May 2018 | Roman Etlender | 2,069 | 2nd Regensburg Donau Cup | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| 2nd Regensburg Donau Cup | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Murrhard Wuerttemberg Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,243 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
| 14th ch-Nittenau | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Schmid's chess games?
87 games by Bernhard Schmid, from May 2010 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 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); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Bernhard Schmid's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Schmid is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Bernhard Schmid played?
Our database contains 87 games by Bernhard Schmid, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Schmid?
87 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.