Prepare against Carsten Schmidt
DEU · World #24,997 classical · FIDE ID 4677269
Our database contains 47 games by Carsten Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten 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 | 2,018 | 2,164 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,155 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 23 | 7 | 17 | 48.9% |
| As White | 25 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 64.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Carsten Schmidt's chess games
All 47 games by Carsten 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Fatmanur Oney | 2,290 | Dresden ZMD Open | C01 |
| Nov 2006 | Avigdor Berghaus | 2,221 | Regionalliga SW 0607 | A46 |
| Jul 2000 | Frank Kunow | 2,147 | Kreuzberg | B21 |
| Oct 2006 | Heinz Tuerk | 2,108 | 13th ch-Hamburg Seniors Open | B50 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexander Beck | 2,071 | Regionalliga SW 0607 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
| Kreuzberg | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 13th ch-Hamburg Seniors Open | 2006 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Regionalliga SW 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| 19th Travemuende Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,151 |
| Berlin CupT | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,959 |
| chT-GER OB | 1998 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 2 | 2,546 |
Interactive opening tree from all 47 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Schmidt's chess games?
47 games by Carsten 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 Carsten Schmidt has played.
What does Carsten Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Carsten Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Schmidt answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Carsten Schmidt play as White?
As White, Carsten Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Carsten Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Carsten Schmidt is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Carsten Schmidt played?
Our database contains 47 games by Carsten Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Schmidt?
47 games by Carsten 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.