Prepare against Daniel Schmidt
DEU · World #29,964 classical · FIDE ID 12957950
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Schmidt, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Daniel Schmidt's chess games
All 50 games by Daniel Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Georg Haubt | 2,136 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | B07 |
| Jul 2022 | Genadi Nekhamkis | 2,099 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A80 |
| Feb 2023 | Tim Nicolai | 2,039 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | D00 |
| Mar 2022 | Peter Nies | 2,039 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A23 |
| Sep 2022 | Christian Gulich | 2,029 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,894 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Schmidt's chess games?
50 games by Daniel Schmidt, from Jul 2013 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 Daniel Schmidt has played.
What does Daniel Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Daniel Schmidt opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Schmidt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Schmidt play as White?
As White, Daniel Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Daniel Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Daniel Schmidt is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Schmidt played?
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Schmidt, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Schmidt?
50 games by Daniel 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.