Prepare against Eckhard Schmittdiel
GM · DEU · World #2,190 classical · FIDE ID 4600096
When preparing against Eckhard Schmittdiel, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.7% over 44 games.
Our database contains 1,890 games by Eckhard Schmittdiel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eckhard Schmittdiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eckhard Schmittdiel 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 | 2,373 | 2,503 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,432 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,890 | 785 | 739 | 366 | 41.5% |
| As White | 958 | 429 | 382 | 147 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 932 | 356 | 357 | 219 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eckhard Schmittdiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eckhard Schmittdiel's side.
First moves as White (958 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 724 | 75.6% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 14.5% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 78 | 8.1% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 0.9% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.3% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues c3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues g3 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues g3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Schmittdiel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 264 | 68.4% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 112 | 29.0% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 50.6% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 106 | 31.7% | 63.2% |
| f5 | 42 | 12.6% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Eckhard Schmittdiel's chess games
All 1,890 games by Eckhard Schmittdiel 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: 785 wins, 739 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 230 | 103/97/30 | 44.8% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 71 | 41/19/11 | 57.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 30/15/11 | 53.6% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 46 | 13/27/6 | 28.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 21/18/6 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 17/12/8 | 45.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 18/14/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/11/1 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 113 | 43/44/26 | 38.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 68 | 34/26/8 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 61 | 24/24/13 | 39.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 16/28/10 | 29.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 47 | 15/16/16 | 31.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 46 | 16/18/12 | 34.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 44 | 10/18/16 | 22.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 41 | 14/14/13 | 34.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 15/15/8 | 39.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 11/10/16 | 29.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,667 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | E14 |
| Jan 1993 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,625 | Leeuwarden Open | B13 |
| Jan 1991 | Sergey Dolmatov | 2,605 | 29th Rubinstein Memorial | C19 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Glek | 2,590 | Bussum Open | C12 |
| Jan 1995 | Yury Dokhoian | 2,580 | Bundesliga 1994-95 | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1986 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,359 |
| Oberwart Open | 2002 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,483 |
| Dortmund-A | 1991 | 31 | 10 | 2,394 |
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 29 | 16 | 2,386 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2012 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,371 |
| Ostend Open | 1993 | 26 | 18 | 2,503 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,361 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,560 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Klaus Bischoff (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eckhard Schmittdiel's chess games?
1,890 games by Eckhard Schmittdiel, 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 Eckhard Schmittdiel has played.
What does Eckhard Schmittdiel play on the first move as White?
Across 958 games with White in our database, Eckhard Schmittdiel opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eckhard Schmittdiel answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Eckhard Schmittdiel play as White?
As White, Eckhard Schmittdiel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (230 games, 44.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (71 games, 57.7% win rate); Réti Opening (56 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 958 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eckhard Schmittdiel play as Black?
As Black, Eckhard Schmittdiel most often plays: Sicilian (113 games, 38.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (68 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (61 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 932 games.
What is Eckhard Schmittdiel's FIDE rating?
Eckhard Schmittdiel is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (May 2010).
How many games has Eckhard Schmittdiel played?
Our database contains 1,890 games by Eckhard Schmittdiel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 785 wins, 739 draws, 366 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eckhard Schmittdiel?
1,890 games by Eckhard Schmittdiel 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.