Prepare against Clemens Schmitt
DEU · World #61,462 classical · FIDE ID 24682446
When preparing against Clemens Schmitt, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Clemens Schmitt, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens 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 | 1,851 | 1,895 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 69 | 30 | 88 | 36.9% |
| As White | 95 | 33 | 13 | 49 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 36 | 17 | 39 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 75 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.6% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues g3 (34.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 63.0% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 37.0% | 61.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
Clemens Schmitt's chess games
All 187 games by Clemens Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 69 wins, 30 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Michael Cichy | 2,036 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | D97 |
| Nov 2018 | Jon Englert | 2,022 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D70 |
| Nov 2019 | Stefan Reinhard | 1,986 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B80 |
| May 2021 | Holger Namyslo | 1,972 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C13 |
| May 2021 | Uwe Toellner | 1,970 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,595 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,932 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,725 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,605 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,601 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Schmitt's chess games?
187 games by Clemens Schmitt, from Oct 2014 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 Clemens Schmitt has played.
What does Clemens Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Clemens Schmitt opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Schmitt answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Clemens Schmitt play as White?
As White, Clemens Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Schmitt most often plays: London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Clemens Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Clemens Schmitt is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Clemens Schmitt played?
Our database contains 187 games by Clemens Schmitt, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 30 draws, 88 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Schmitt?
187 games by Clemens 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.