Prepare against Jan-Peter Schmidt
FM · DEU · World #7,182 classical · FIDE ID 4628241
When preparing against Jan-Peter Schmidt, expect 1.Nf3 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Jan-Peter Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Peter Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Peter 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 | 2,221 | 2,331 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,248 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,269 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 46 | 50 | 35 | 35.1% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 29 | 19 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Peter Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Peter Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 78.1% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (57% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 70.4% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 22.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Jan-Peter Schmidt's chess games
All 131 games by Jan-Peter 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: 46 wins, 50 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 29 | 11/13/5 | 37.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Markus Hochgraefe | 2,369 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | B38 |
| Mar 2022 | Harald Schmidt | 2,351 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | A05 |
| Jul 2010 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,349 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E63 |
| Jul 2010 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,337 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A30 |
| Apr 2007 | Joern Bade | 2,310 | BL2-Ost 0607 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw WSB IM | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,442 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,308 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Peter Schmidt's chess games?
131 games by Jan-Peter 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 Jan-Peter Schmidt has played.
What does Jan-Peter Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Jan-Peter Schmidt opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Peter Schmidt answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan-Peter Schmidt play as White?
As White, Jan-Peter Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Peter Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Peter Schmidt most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Jan-Peter Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Jan-Peter Schmidt is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jan-Peter Schmidt played?
Our database contains 131 games by Jan-Peter Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 50 draws, 35 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Peter Schmidt?
131 games by Jan-Peter 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.