Prepare against Dennis Schmidt
DEU · World #24,180 classical · FIDE ID 24617105
When preparing against Dennis Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Dennis Schmidt, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis 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 | 2,025 | 2,080 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,077 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 57 | 58 | 70 | 30.8% |
| As White | 92 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 21 | 26 | 46 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 98.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 95.3% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 48.4% | 26.7% |
Dennis Schmidt's chess games
All 185 games by Dennis Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Oct 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: 57 wins, 58 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Mladen Milenkovic | 2,334 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | A05 |
| Feb 2013 | Juergen Juhnke | 2,273 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | B81 |
| Jan 2016 | Daniel Margraf | 2,265 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B31 |
| Feb 2011 | Frank Buchenau | 2,264 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | C01 |
| Jan 2014 | Klaus Cordes | 2,241 | Oberliga Nord W 1314 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,031 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Schmidt's chess games?
185 games by Dennis Schmidt, from Jul 2005 to Oct 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 Dennis Schmidt has played.
What does Dennis Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Dennis Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Schmidt answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Dennis Schmidt play as White?
As White, Dennis Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Dennis Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Dennis Schmidt is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Dennis Schmidt played?
Our database contains 185 games by Dennis Schmidt, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 58 draws, 70 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Schmidt?
185 games by Dennis 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.