Prepare against Emil Schmidek
IM · DEU · World #1,252 classical · FIDE ID 12908150
When preparing against Emil Schmidek, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 667 games by Emil Schmidek, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emil Schmidek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Schmidek 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 | 2,429 | 2,453 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,433 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,314 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 299 | 187 | 181 | 44.8% |
| As White | 349 | 167 | 97 | 85 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 318 | 132 | 90 | 96 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Schmidek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Schmidek's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 67.3% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 113 | 32.4% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schmidek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 64.5% | 65.9% |
| c6 | 55 | 33.1% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 65.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 26 | 34.7% | 57.7% |
Emil Schmidek's chess games
All 667 games by Emil Schmidek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 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: 299 wins, 187 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 22/5/9 | 61.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 17/11/2 | 56.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 35 | 8/10/17 | 22.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 20/4/10 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Yangyi Yu | 2,720 | 40th ECC Open | B12 |
| Sep 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,657 | Bundesliga 1920 final | B45 |
| Nov 2019 | Romain Edouard | 2,635 | 35th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,574 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B42 |
| Oct 2022 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,526 | Bundesliga 2022-23 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 32 | 23 | 2,300 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,275 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 1,946 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 15 | 1,878 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 22 | 13 | 1,480 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,432 |
| Berlin BSV IM | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 2,466 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Schmidek's chess games?
667 games by Emil Schmidek, from May 2010 to Aug 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 Emil Schmidek has played.
What does Emil Schmidek play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Emil Schmidek opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Schmidek answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Emil Schmidek play as White?
As White, Emil Schmidek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Schmidek play as Black?
As Black, Emil Schmidek most often plays: English Opening (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Italian Game (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Emil Schmidek's FIDE rating?
Emil Schmidek is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (May 2026).
How many games has Emil Schmidek played?
Our database contains 667 games by Emil Schmidek, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 187 draws, 181 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Schmidek?
667 games by Emil Schmidek 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.