Prepare against Claude Schmitt
France · World #55,933 classical · FIDE ID 661821
Our database contains 35 games by Claude Schmitt, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude 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 | 1,870 | 1,884 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 37.1% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Claude Schmitt's chess games
All 35 games by Claude Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Georges Leblon | 2,008 | chT1-FRA | A16 |
| Mar 2002 | Bernard Vincent | 1,840 | chT2-FRA | A29 |
| Apr 2009 | Roland Scamps | 1,822 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | A58 |
| Jan 2010 | Philippe Metzger | 1,720 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D13 |
| Jul 2005 | Patrick Lassis | 1,710 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,798 |
| 11th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 6 | 5 | 1,939 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,059 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GP Haute | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,442 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,735 |
| chT-FRA Poule Haute | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Schmitt's chess games?
35 games by Claude Schmitt, from Apr 2009 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 Claude Schmitt has played.
What does Claude Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Claude Schmitt opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Schmitt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Claude Schmitt play as White?
As White, Claude Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Claude Schmitt most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (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 15 games.
What is Claude Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Claude Schmitt is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Claude Schmitt played?
Our database contains 35 games by Claude Schmitt, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Schmitt?
35 games by Claude 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.