Prepare against Bodo Schmidt
FM · DEU · World #7,938 classical · FIDE ID 4601505
Our database contains 225 games by Bodo Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bodo Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bodo Schmidt 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 | 2,206 | 2,386 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,358 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 78 | 90 | 57 | 34.7% |
| As White | 114 | 43 | 42 | 29 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 111 | 35 | 48 | 28 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bodo Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bodo Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 94.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 95.5% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 89.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Bodo Schmidt's chess games
All 225 games by Bodo Schmidt 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: 78 wins, 90 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 33 | 8/18/7 | 24.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Frank Zeller | 2,454 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | E14 |
| Oct 2006 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,437 | BL2-West 0607 | D21 |
| Dec 2009 | Lars Stark | 2,432 | BL2-West 0910 | E12 |
| Apr 2013 | Bernd Schneider | 2,406 | BL2-West 1213 | D19 |
| Oct 2010 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,399 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-West 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,455 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| Corus 4 A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| 30th Police Gniota Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bodo Schmidt's chess games?
225 games by Bodo Schmidt, 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 Bodo Schmidt has played.
What does Bodo Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Bodo Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bodo Schmidt answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bodo Schmidt play as White?
As White, Bodo Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bodo Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Bodo Schmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Bodo Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Bodo Schmidt is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Bodo Schmidt played?
Our database contains 225 games by Bodo Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 90 draws, 57 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bodo Schmidt?
225 games by Bodo Schmidt 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.