Prepare against Daniel Schmitt
DEU · World #8,838 classical · FIDE ID 16279018
When preparing against Daniel Schmitt, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 92 games by Daniel Schmitt, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,189 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,058 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,156 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 33.7% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 89.6% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Daniel Schmitt's chess games
All 92 games by Daniel Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 31 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Volodymyr Vyval | 2,289 | Baden Baden Open | B52 |
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Buecker | 2,278 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | C72 |
| Aug 2021 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,270 | ch-GER U18 | B67 |
| Feb 2023 | Lukas Pfatteicher | 2,236 | Baden Baden Open | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Michael Mueller | 2,172 | Oberliga Baden 2122 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 1999 | 12 | 2 | 1,321 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| Oberliga Baden 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Schmitt's chess games?
92 games by Daniel Schmitt, from May 2019 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 Schmitt has played.
What does Daniel Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Daniel Schmitt opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Schmitt answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Daniel Schmitt play as White?
As White, Daniel Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Schmitt most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Daniel Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Daniel Schmitt is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Schmitt played?
Our database contains 92 games by Daniel Schmitt, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Schmitt?
92 games by Daniel 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.