Prepare against Fabian Schmidt
DEU · World #43,723 classical · FIDE ID 12989592
Our database contains 68 games by Fabian Schmidt, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian 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 | 1,919 | 1,985 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,998 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 32.4% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Fabian Schmidt's chess games
All 68 games by Fabian Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Martin Kunze | 2,135 | 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | C10 |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bolk | 2,043 | Kurt Richter Mem | B03 |
| Nov 2025 | Friedrich Grunert | 1,997 | Kurt Richter Mem | B15 |
| Jul 2016 | Henry Reiche | 1,972 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B83 |
| Aug 2015 | Bernd Kievelitz | 1,922 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,955 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Schmidt's chess games?
68 games by Fabian Schmidt, from May 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 Fabian Schmidt has played.
What does Fabian Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Fabian Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Schmidt answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Fabian Schmidt play as White?
As White, Fabian Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Schmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Fabian Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Fabian Schmidt is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Fabian Schmidt played?
Our database contains 68 games by Fabian Schmidt, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Schmidt?
68 games by Fabian 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.