Prepare against Fabian Schmitz
DEU · World #67,187 classical · FIDE ID 12965006
When preparing against Fabian Schmitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Fabian Schmitz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Schmitz 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 | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,838 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Fabian Schmitz's chess games
All 30 games by Fabian Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Arnd Kretzschmar | 1,727 | chT-GER U14 | B25 |
| Dec 2014 | Max Fragel | 1,611 | chT-GER U16 | B10 |
| Dec 2015 | Marie Oberhofer | 1,553 | chT-GER U16 | C02 |
| Dec 2012 | Jan Sommer | 1,478 | chT-GER U14 | C77 |
| Dec 2012 | Daniel Pfaffenrot | 1,472 | chT-GER U14 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,586 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,508 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,397 |
| NRW Cup Final | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Schmitz's chess games?
30 games by Fabian Schmitz, from Feb 2016 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 Schmitz has played.
What does Fabian Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Fabian Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Schmitz answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabian Schmitz play as White?
As White, Fabian Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Schmitz most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Fabian Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Fabian Schmitz is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fabian Schmitz played?
Our database contains 30 games by Fabian Schmitz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Schmitz?
30 games by Fabian Schmitz 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.