Prepare against Franz Schmid
DEU · World #19,894 classical · FIDE ID 4648862
Our database contains 130 games by Franz Schmid, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Schmid 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 | 2,058 | 2,243 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,183 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 47 | 41 | 41 | 36.2% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Schmid's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 86.6% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schmid usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Schmid usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 92.6% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Franz Schmid's chess games
All 130 games by Franz Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 47 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Johannes Paul | 2,291 | Erfurt Open 25th | C01 |
| Mar 2019 | Ulrich Foessmeier | 2,273 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Armin Wolf | 2,224 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Boris Grimberg | 2,220 | Landesliga Sued 0708 | C42 |
| Oct 2019 | Robert Perhinig | 2,216 | Landesliga Sued 1920 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,247 |
| Landesliga Sued 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,058 |
| Regionalliga SO 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,202 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Schmid's chess games?
130 games by Franz Schmid, from Jul 2007 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 Franz Schmid has played.
What does Franz Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Franz Schmid opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Schmid answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Franz Schmid play as White?
As White, Franz Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Franz Schmid most often plays: Petrov's Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Franz Schmid's FIDE rating?
Franz Schmid is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Franz Schmid played?
Our database contains 130 games by Franz Schmid, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Schmid?
130 games by Franz Schmid 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.