Prepare against David Schmidt
DEU · World #53,492 classical · FIDE ID 24675172
When preparing against David Schmidt, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 31 games by David Schmidt, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 1,880 | 1,999 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 29.2% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
David Schmidt's chess games
All 31 games by David Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Wieland Voss | 2,238 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | C29 |
| Sep 2009 | Heinz Georg | 2,200 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | C42 |
| May 2010 | Dieter Wallhof | 2,046 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Eberhard Herrmann | 1,852 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B23 |
| Sep 2009 | Patrick2 Werner | 1,839 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,847 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,573 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 4 | 2,480 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,621 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga West 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schmidt's chess games?
31 games by David Schmidt, from Apr 2007 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 David Schmidt has played.
What does David Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, David Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.d3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schmidt answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does David Schmidt play as White?
As White, David Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, David Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Schmidt's FIDE rating?
David Schmidt is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Apr 2008).
How many games has David Schmidt played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Schmidt, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schmidt?
31 games by David 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.