Prepare against Boris Schmidt
DEU · World #28,121 classical · FIDE ID 16238036
When preparing against Boris Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 30 games by Boris Schmidt, covering Jul 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Boris Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris 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 | 1,998 | 2,035 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 223 rated games against 197 different opponents, across 36 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 208 | 99 | 37 | 72 | 47.6% | 1,783 | 1,797 | 12 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1% | 1,780 | 1,980 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 80 | 19 | 15 | 46 | 23.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 95 | 58 | 18 | 19 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 30 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2,051 | 2,011 |
| 2025 | 44 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 1,903 | 2,020 |
| 2024 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1,841 | 1,867 |
| 2023 | 48 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 1,779 | 1,831 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1,925 | 1,747 |
| 2021 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1,620 | 1,725 |
| 2020 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 1,556 | 1,423 |
| 2019 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 1,682 | 1,576 |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,742 | 1,342 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,788 | 1,388 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Boris Schmidt's chess games
All 30 games by Boris Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Philipp Keyser | 2,092 | 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | A45 |
| May 2024 | Thore Meiwes | 2,050 | ch-GER U25 Open A | E10 |
| May 2024 | Alexander Hoffmann | 1,901 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B22 |
| Jun 2021 | David Rennkamp | 1,371 | chT-GER U14 | C54 |
| Jun 2021 | Clemens Deiters | 1,361 | chT-GER U14 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 1,638 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,184 |
| 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,085 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,660 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,702 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse playoff 1-4 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,179 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Schmidt's chess games?
30 games by Boris Schmidt, from Jul 2019 to Oct 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 Boris Schmidt has played.
What does Boris Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Boris Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Schmidt answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Boris Schmidt play as White?
As White, Boris Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Boris Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Boris Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Boris Schmidt is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Boris Schmidt played?
Our database contains 30 games by Boris Schmidt, covering Jul 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Schmidt?
30 games by Boris 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.