Prepare against Harald Schmitz
DEU · World #120,141 classical · FIDE ID 4642287
When preparing against Harald Schmitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 70 games by Harald Schmitz, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Schmitz 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 | 1,786 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 19 | 31 | 20 | 27.1% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Harald Schmitz's chess games
All 70 games by Harald Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Eugeniusz Gorb | 1,592 | chB-Stuttgart int | C01 |
| May 2009 | Armin Schmidt | 1,585 | chB-Stuttgart int | B08 |
| May 2012 | Michael Blum | 1,576 | chB-Stuttgart int | C15 |
| May 2015 | Winfried Schreiber | 1,563 | chB-Stuttgart Open | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Olga Weis | 1,541 | chB-Stuttgart int | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 63 | 31.5 | 1,597 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Schmitz's chess games?
70 games by Harald Schmitz, from Apr 2008 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 Harald Schmitz has played.
What does Harald Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Harald Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Schmitz answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Harald Schmitz play as White?
As White, Harald Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Harald Schmitz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Harald Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Harald Schmitz is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Harald Schmitz played?
Our database contains 70 games by Harald Schmitz, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Schmitz?
70 games by Harald Schmitz 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.