Prepare against Gerhard Schmitt
DEU · World #120,048 classical · FIDE ID 12931853
When preparing against Gerhard Schmitt, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 64 games by Gerhard Schmitt, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Schmitt 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 | 1,674 | 1,706 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 21.9% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 38.9% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 30.6% | 13.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 13.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Schmitt's chess games
All 64 games by Gerhard Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Gietl | 2,230 | ch-Mittelfranken | A89 |
| Jan 1996 | Christian Ahmels | 2,125 | ch-Mittelfranken | B46 |
| Jan 1996 | Frank Rohrbach | 2,095 | ch-Mittelfranken | A05 |
| Jan 1996 | Wolfgang Reiser | 2,070 | Regionalliga NO 9596 | A22 |
| Jan 1996 | Lorenz Ponnath | 2,065 | ch-Mittelfranken | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,459 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,587 |
| Regionalliga NO 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,762 |
| Regionalliga NO 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Regionalliga NO 9495 | 1995 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
| Landesliga Nord 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Schmitt's chess games?
64 games by Gerhard Schmitt, from Jul 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 Gerhard Schmitt has played.
What does Gerhard Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Gerhard Schmitt opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Schmitt answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Schmitt play as White?
As White, Gerhard Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Schmitt most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gerhard Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Schmitt is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Schmitt played?
Our database contains 64 games by Gerhard Schmitt, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Schmitt?
64 games by Gerhard Schmitt 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.