Prepare against Franz Schmidt
DEU · World #65,505 classical · FIDE ID 24696722
When preparing against Franz Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Franz Schmidt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz 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 | 1,837 | 1,891 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 14 | 26 | 41.2% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 81.1% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Franz Schmidt's chess games
All 68 games by Franz Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Franz Scheckenbach | 2,075 | Landesliga Sued 0102 | C02 |
| Jan 2017 | Andreas Kania | 1,997 | Regionalliga SW 1617 | E14 |
| Sep 2010 | Stefan Egert | 1,974 | 3rd Deggendorf Open | C25 |
| Sep 2011 | Joerg Straschewski | 1,907 | ch-Nittenau 11th | C18 |
| Sep 2009 | Thomas Kammer | 1,906 | ch-Nittenau 09th | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Wittelsbach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,720 |
| Erbendorf Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,792 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,748 |
| DSOL 06 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,523 |
| 14th ch-Nittenau | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,410 |
| ch-Nittenau 8th | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| ch-Nittenau 11th | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 3rd Deggendorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Schmidt's chess games?
68 games by Franz Schmidt, from Sep 2009 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 Schmidt has played.
What does Franz Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Franz Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Schmidt answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Schmidt play as White?
As White, Franz Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Franz Schmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Franz Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Franz Schmidt is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Franz Schmidt played?
Our database contains 68 games by Franz Schmidt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Schmidt?
68 games by Franz 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.