Prepare against Florian Schmekel
DEU · World #15,402 classical · FIDE ID 12913456
When preparing against Florian Schmekel, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 31.5% over 54 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Florian Schmekel, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Florian Schmekel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Schmekel 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 | 2,102 | 2,106 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,103 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 125 | 88 | 118 | 37.8% |
| As White | 167 | 67 | 44 | 56 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 164 | 58 | 44 | 62 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Schmekel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Schmekel's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 90.4% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 9.0% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues c4 (49.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schmekel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 93.8% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 90.7% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
Florian Schmekel's chess games
All 331 games by Florian Schmekel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 125 wins, 88 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 54 | 17/17/20 | 31.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | David Musiolik | 2,195 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B72 |
| Nov 2022 | Michael Kyritz | 2,192 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | D61 |
| Oct 2018 | Nikita Kuznecovs | 2,186 | Youth District Germany | D05 |
| Jun 2017 | Timo Kueppers | 2,172 | ch-GER U18 | A56 |
| Oct 2018 | David Wendler | 2,156 | Youth District Germany | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 38 | 14 | 1,872 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,228 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,519 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,983 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2009 | 14 | 12.5 | 1,221 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U16 | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 1,705 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2011 | 14 | 12.5 | 1,415 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Schmekel's chess games?
331 games by Florian Schmekel, from Jan 2011 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 Schmekel has played.
What does Florian Schmekel play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Florian Schmekel opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Schmekel answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Florian Schmekel play as White?
As White, Florian Schmekel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Schmekel play as Black?
As Black, Florian Schmekel most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (54 games, 31.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Florian Schmekel's FIDE rating?
Florian Schmekel is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Florian Schmekel played?
Our database contains 331 games by Florian Schmekel, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 88 draws, 118 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Schmekel?
331 games by Florian Schmekel 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.