Prepare against Hans-Juergen Schmidt
DEU · World #63,192 classical · FIDE ID 24615234
When preparing against Hans-Juergen Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 90 games by Hans-Juergen Schmidt, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Juergen Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Juergen 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 | 1,845 | 2,086 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 43 | 15 | 32 | 47.8% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 7 | 16 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Juergen Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Juergen Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 68.8% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 57.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Hans-Juergen Schmidt's chess games
All 90 games by Hans-Juergen Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,564 | Hamburg Junge Open | B95 |
| Oct 2005 | Manuel Weeks | 2,268 | Hamburg Junge Open | B09 |
| Oct 2005 | Matthias Tochtrop | 2,154 | Hamburg Junge Open | B50 |
| Oct 2009 | Peter Stippekohl | 2,140 | 5th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B06 |
| Jun 2007 | Manfred Hoppensack | 2,083 | 16th Brandenburg Seniors Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guben Open | 2003 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,352 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| 18th ch-Brandenburg Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,834 |
| 16th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| Hagen Hohenlimburg Open | 1978 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,417 |
| 3rd GER Seniors Derby | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Juergen Schmidt's chess games?
90 games by Hans-Juergen Schmidt, from Apr 2005 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-Juergen Schmidt has played.
What does Hans-Juergen Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Hans-Juergen Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Juergen Schmidt answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hans-Juergen Schmidt play as White?
As White, Hans-Juergen Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Juergen Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Juergen Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Hans-Juergen Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Hans-Juergen Schmidt is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Hans-Juergen Schmidt played?
Our database contains 90 games by Hans-Juergen Schmidt, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Juergen Schmidt?
90 games by Hans-Juergen 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.