Prepare against Gerhard Schmidt
DEU · World #16,669 classical · FIDE ID 4605233
Our database contains 226 games by Gerhard Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard 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 | 2,088 | 2,256 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,140 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 70 | 121 | 35 | 31.0% |
| As White | 114 | 38 | 65 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 112 | 32 | 56 | 24 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 93.0% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.1% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 93.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 45.0% | 41.7% |
Gerhard Schmidt's chess games
All 226 games by Gerhard Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 121 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/15/4 | 26.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,352 | WchT Seniors 65 | D56 |
| Aug 2024 | Evgueni Chevelevitch | 2,334 | 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | C78 |
| Feb 2004 | Ingvar Asmundsson | 2,311 | 6th chT-EU Seniors | A90 |
| Feb 2006 | Borje Jansson | 2,276 | 08th chT-EU Seniors | B90 |
| Oct 2016 | George Gregor | 2,237 | 25th chT-GER Seniors | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 21st ch-GER Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,266 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,980 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,218 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| 29th ch-GER A Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Schmidt's chess games?
226 games by Gerhard Schmidt, from Apr 2003 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 Gerhard Schmidt has played.
What does Gerhard Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Gerhard Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Schmidt answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Schmidt play as White?
As White, Gerhard Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Gerhard Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Schmidt is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Gerhard Schmidt played?
Our database contains 226 games by Gerhard Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 121 draws, 35 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Schmidt?
226 games by Gerhard 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.