Prepare against Gunar Schmidt
DEU · World #120,291 classical · FIDE ID 34694056
When preparing against Gunar Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Gunar Schmidt, covering Sep 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunar Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunar 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 | 1,673 | 1,834 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,719 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 4 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunar Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunar Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Gunar Schmidt's chess games
All 44 games by Gunar Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Kevin Mao | 1,777 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C54 |
| Apr 2021 | Christian Powalla | 1,747 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C56 |
| Apr 2021 | Willi Neusuess | 1,672 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A45 |
| Apr 2021 | Bastian Kuever | 1,665 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | E62 |
| May 2021 | Bennit Tietz | 1,579 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,531 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,653 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunar Schmidt's chess games?
44 games by Gunar Schmidt, from Sep 2024 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 Gunar Schmidt has played.
What does Gunar Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Gunar Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunar Schmidt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gunar Schmidt play as White?
As White, Gunar Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunar Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Gunar Schmidt most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gunar Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Gunar Schmidt is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Gunar Schmidt played?
Our database contains 44 games by Gunar Schmidt, covering Sep 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunar Schmidt?
44 games by Gunar 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.