Prepare against Hans-Gerd Schmedders
DEU · World #12,577 classical · FIDE ID 4615395
When preparing against Hans-Gerd Schmedders, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Hans-Gerd Schmedders, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Gerd Schmedders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Gerd Schmedders 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 | 2,134 | 2,206 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 107 | 89 | 64 | 41.2% |
| As White | 134 | 62 | 42 | 30 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 126 | 45 | 47 | 34 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Gerd Schmedders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Gerd Schmedders's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 47.0% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 58 | 43.3% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.7% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues Bg5 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Schmedders usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 84.6% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 48.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 30.2% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.6% | 80.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Hans-Gerd Schmedders's chess games
All 260 games by Hans-Gerd Schmedders 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: 107 wins, 89 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,505 | Hastings Open 9495 | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | James C Howell | 2,465 | Hastings Challengers 9394 | B22 |
| Oct 2004 | Fred Hedke | 2,348 | 22nd Muensterland Open | A17 |
| Jan 1996 | Ralf Schlehoefer | 2,335 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VK3 9596 | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Daniel Berg | 2,295 | Recklinghausen Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bochum | 2000 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,402 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 9 | 2,422 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2001 | 14 | 8 | 2,262 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VK3 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,380 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Gerd Schmedders's chess games?
260 games by Hans-Gerd Schmedders, 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 Hans-Gerd Schmedders has played.
What does Hans-Gerd Schmedders play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Hans-Gerd Schmedders opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Gerd Schmedders answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Hans-Gerd Schmedders play as White?
As White, Hans-Gerd Schmedders's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Gerd Schmedders play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Gerd Schmedders most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Hans-Gerd Schmedders's FIDE rating?
Hans-Gerd Schmedders is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Hans-Gerd Schmedders played?
Our database contains 260 games by Hans-Gerd Schmedders, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 89 draws, 64 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Gerd Schmedders?
260 games by Hans-Gerd Schmedders 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.