Prepare against Carsten Schmitt
DEU · World #56,684 classical · FIDE ID 24675253
Our database contains 228 games by Carsten Schmitt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Schmitt 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 | 1,868 | 2,049 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 76 | 66 | 86 | 33.3% |
| As White | 108 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 120 | 41 | 32 | 47 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 94 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 10.2% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 66.7% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 31.1% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 78.4% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
Carsten Schmitt's chess games
All 228 games by Carsten Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 76 wins, 66 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B50 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,565 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | C08 |
| May 2011 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,429 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | B13 |
| Jul 2011 | Marco Sbarra | 2,266 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A13 |
| Nov 2016 | Thomas Schlapp | 2,261 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A14 |
| Aug 2010 | Conny Holst | 2,185 | 32nd Politiken Cup | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10 | 2,021 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 1,928 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Schmitt's chess games?
228 games by Carsten Schmitt, from Jul 2008 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 Schmitt has played.
What does Carsten Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Carsten Schmitt opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Schmitt answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carsten Schmitt play as White?
As White, Carsten Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Schmitt most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 18.2% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Carsten Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Carsten Schmitt is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Carsten Schmitt played?
Our database contains 228 games by Carsten Schmitt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 66 draws, 86 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Schmitt?
228 games by Carsten Schmitt 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.