Prepare against Francis Schmit
Luxembourg · World #53,150 classical · FIDE ID 4000617
Our database contains 69 games by Francis Schmit, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis Schmit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis Schmit 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 | 1,881 | 2,078 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 23 | 15 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis Schmit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis Schmit's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 94.9% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 39.2% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Schmit usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Schmit usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Schmit usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmit usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Schmit usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Francis Schmit's chess games
All 69 games by Francis Schmit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Luis Rodrigues | 2,185 | Lisbon Open B | E32 |
| Nov 1998 | Michel Karp | 1,995 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Ken Adam | 1,941 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | E30 |
| Apr 1998 | Rene Kalmes | 1,915 | ch-LUX ABC | D58 |
| Apr 1999 | Gerard Thill | 1,824 | ch-Luxembourg | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 17 | 9 | 1,850 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 1,951 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,881 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,805 |
| Lisbon Open B | 1999 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Lisbon Open A | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| 5th Lisbon Open | 1999 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis Schmit's chess games?
69 games by Francis Schmit, from Jul 2004 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 Francis Schmit has played.
What does Francis Schmit play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Francis Schmit opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis Schmit answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francis Schmit play as White?
As White, Francis Schmit's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis Schmit play as Black?
As Black, Francis Schmit most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Francis Schmit's FIDE rating?
Francis Schmit is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (May 2010).
How many games has Francis Schmit played?
Our database contains 69 games by Francis Schmit, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis Schmit?
69 games by Francis Schmit 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.