Prepare against Danny Schmidt
DEU · World #37,649 classical · FIDE ID 4688562
Our database contains 104 games by Danny Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danny Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danny 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 | 1,946 | 2,098 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 30 | 38 | 36 | 28.8% |
| As White | 54 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danny Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danny Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 85.2% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Danny Schmidt's chess games
All 104 games by Danny Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 38 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Frank Krahe | 2,230 | Hessenliga 0809 | D36 |
| Aug 2002 | Erhard Leimeister | 2,213 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D63 |
| Jan 2003 | Roger Fischer | 2,163 | Hessenliga 0203 | A41 |
| Oct 2006 | Marcus Dehn | 2,142 | 17th Goch Open | A40 |
| Oct 2006 | Guenter Ahlberg | 2,135 | 17th Goch Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U20 | 1995 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| Hessenliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Hessenliga 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,371 |
| 17th Goch Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danny Schmidt's chess games?
104 games by Danny Schmidt, from Apr 2003 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 Danny Schmidt has played.
What does Danny Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Danny Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danny Schmidt answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Danny Schmidt play as White?
As White, Danny Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danny Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Danny Schmidt most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Danny Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Danny Schmidt is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Danny Schmidt played?
Our database contains 104 games by Danny Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 38 draws, 36 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danny Schmidt?
104 games by Danny 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.