Prepare against Christoph Schmid
CHE · World #26,118 classical · FIDE ID 1302353
Our database contains 46 games by Christoph Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph 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 | 2,010 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 19.6% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Schmid's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Christoph Schmid's chess games
All 46 games by Christoph Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Sebastian Gattenloehner | 2,260 | chT-SUI | C07 |
| May 2026 | Mikayel Zargarov | 2,206 | Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | D30 |
| Aug 2021 | Cedric Pahud | 2,200 | 54th Biel HTO | C01 |
| Sep 2015 | Mauro Barletta | 2,151 | Lesa Open | A96 |
| Apr 2015 | Simone Medici | 2,082 | 10th Ascona Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,104 |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,187 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,084 |
| 10th Ascona Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Lesa Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-SUI TP1 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,012 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Schmid's chess games?
46 games by Christoph Schmid, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Christoph Schmid has played.
What does Christoph Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Christoph Schmid opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Schmid answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Christoph Schmid play as White?
As White, Christoph Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Schmid most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Christoph Schmid's FIDE rating?
Christoph Schmid is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christoph Schmid played?
Our database contains 46 games by Christoph Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Schmid?
46 games by Christoph 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.