Prepare against Dietrich Schmidt
DEU · World #50,084 classical · FIDE ID 12983055
When preparing against Dietrich Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 65 games by Dietrich Schmidt, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dietrich Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dietrich 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 | 1,893 | 1,932 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 30 | 12 | 23 | 46.2% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dietrich Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dietrich Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Dietrich Schmidt's chess games
All 65 games by Dietrich Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | A. Molnar | 2,190 | Hassloch Open B | A53 |
| Jan 1999 | Juergen Wundahl | 2,111 | Hassloch Open B | B62 |
| Feb 2019 | Hartmut Schulz | 2,070 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B14 |
| Feb 2019 | Mario Ahlberg | 2,038 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B02 |
| Jan 2023 | Winfried Zaeske | 1,985 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,332 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,079 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dietrich Schmidt's chess games?
65 games by Dietrich Schmidt, from Mar 2015 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 Dietrich Schmidt has played.
What does Dietrich Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Dietrich Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dietrich Schmidt answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Dietrich Schmidt play as White?
As White, Dietrich Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dietrich Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Dietrich Schmidt most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Dietrich Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Dietrich Schmidt is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Dietrich Schmidt played?
Our database contains 65 games by Dietrich Schmidt, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dietrich Schmidt?
65 games by Dietrich 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.