Prepare against Florian Pascal Schmidt
DEU · World #16,590 classical · FIDE ID 16256840
When preparing against Florian Pascal Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Florian Pascal Schmidt, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Florian Pascal Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Pascal 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 | 2,090 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,182 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 379 rated games against 278 different opponents, across 38 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 117 | 44 | 36 | 37 | 37.6% | 1,954 | 1,965 | 8 |
| Rapid | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% | 1,951 | 2,294 | 7 |
| Blitz | 230 | 108 | 29 | 93 | 47.0% | 2,071 | 2,091 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 208 | 51 | 47 | 110 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 108 | 18 | 24 | 72.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WGM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 38 | 14 | 28 | 2,099 | 2,149 |
| 2025 | 117 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 2,089 | 2,131 |
| 2024 | 88 | 45 | 12 | 31 | 1,994 | 2,043 |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2,122 | 1,989 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,011 | 2,111 |
| 2019 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 1,877 | 1,877 |
| 2018 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1,816 | 1,766 |
Where Florian Pascal Schmidt has played
Germany (31) · Sweden (3) · Czechia (1) · Iceland (1) · Norway (1) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Pascal Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Pascal Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Florian Pascal Schmidt's chess games
All 38 games by Florian Pascal Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Oct 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, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nelson Strehse | 2,321 | Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | C15 |
| Jun 2026 | Ezra Terryn | 2,246 | Norway Chess Open 2026 June | — |
| Jul 2026 | Christian Stevens | 2,014 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B87 |
| Aug 2026 | Heinz Matitschka | 1,941 | Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | B47 |
| Jul 2026 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 1,935 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,156 |
| Norway Chess Open 2026 June | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,937 |
| ch-AUT U18 Online Rapid | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,281 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Pascal Schmidt's chess games?
38 games by Florian Pascal Schmidt, from Mar 2018 to Oct 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 Florian Pascal Schmidt has played.
What does Florian Pascal Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Florian Pascal Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Pascal Schmidt answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Florian Pascal Schmidt play as White?
As White, Florian Pascal Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Pascal Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Florian Pascal Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Florian Pascal Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Florian Pascal Schmidt is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Florian Pascal Schmidt played?
Our database contains 38 games by Florian Pascal Schmidt, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Pascal Schmidt?
38 games by Florian Pascal 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.