Prepare against Herbert Schmid
DEU · World #107,118 classical · FIDE ID 4675452
When preparing against Herbert Schmid, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (80%).
Our database contains 91 games by Herbert Schmid, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Schmid 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 | 1,709 | 1,866 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 42 | 11 | 38 | 46.2% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Schmid's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 82.2% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 54.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nc6 (40% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schmid usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Herbert Schmid's chess games
All 91 games by Herbert Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 42 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Juergen Stock | 1,959 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Gerald Zimmer | 1,912 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | C00 |
| May 2018 | Andres Fernandez Egea | 1,895 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | D00 |
| May 2016 | Tim Schmitz | 1,817 | 19th Rhein Main Open B | B18 |
| Jun 2013 | Thorsten Hegener | 1,657 | 16th Rhein Main Open B | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,699 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,604 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,373 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,272 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,799 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Schmid's chess games?
91 games by Herbert Schmid, from Jul 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 Herbert Schmid has played.
What does Herbert Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Herbert Schmid opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Schmid answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Herbert Schmid play as White?
As White, Herbert Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Schmid most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Herbert Schmid's FIDE rating?
Herbert Schmid is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Herbert Schmid played?
Our database contains 91 games by Herbert Schmid, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Schmid?
91 games by Herbert Schmid 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.