Prepare against Horst Schmidt
DEU · World #11,948 classical · FIDE ID 4641310
Our database contains 169 games by Horst Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst 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 | 2,142 | 2,186 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,172 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,224 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 62 | 49 | 58 | 36.7% |
| As White | 89 | 38 | 23 | 28 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 80 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 49.4% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 33.7% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 22.2% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 60.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 20.0% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Horst Schmidt's chess games
All 169 games by Horst Schmidt 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: 62 wins, 49 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg | 2,343 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | E72 |
| Mar 2005 | Peter Meyer | 2,306 | ch-Baden | A45 |
| May 2008 | Hans Wiechert | 2,289 | Neuhausen OBM Open | E69 |
| Dec 2009 | Volker Duschek | 2,272 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | A49 |
| Mar 2005 | Daniel Mueller | 2,218 | ch-Baden | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1992 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,369 |
| Buchen Baroque Open | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,150 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Baden | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| Oberliga Baden 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-Baden MTA | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Baden Seniors Young | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Schmidt's chess games?
169 games by Horst Schmidt, 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 Horst Schmidt has played.
What does Horst Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Horst Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Schmidt answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Horst Schmidt play as White?
As White, Horst Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Horst Schmidt most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Horst Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Horst Schmidt is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Horst Schmidt played?
Our database contains 169 games by Horst Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 49 draws, 58 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Schmidt?
169 games by Horst 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.