Prepare against Jan Schmidt
DEU · World #80,953 classical · FIDE ID 34625682
When preparing against Jan Schmidt, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Schmidt, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan 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 | 1,789 | 1,983 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 44.1% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 101 rated games against 99 different opponents, across 11 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 83 | 40 | 16 | 27 | 48.2% | 1,773 | 1,824 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 33.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 43 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 60.5% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 11 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1,794 | 1,773 |
| 2025 | 40 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 1,795 | 1,924 |
| 2024 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1,684 | 1,644 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,437 | 1,437 |
Where Jan Schmidt has played
Germany (10) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Jan Schmidt's chess games
All 34 games by Jan Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Lazizbek Shavkatov | 2,157 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B19 |
| May 2026 | Da Cao | 1,814 | DEM U12 | B10 |
| May 2024 | Julian Brueckner | 1,766 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D30 |
| May 2026 | Lyonel Jensch | 1,736 | DEM U12 | E65 |
| May 2026 | Lev Jozsa | 1,715 | DEM U12 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,642 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,985 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,732 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U10 | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Schmidt's chess games?
34 games by Jan Schmidt, from Mar 2024 to Nov 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 Schmidt has played.
What does Jan Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Schmidt answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Schmidt play as White?
As White, Jan Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Jan Schmidt most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jan Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Jan Schmidt is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jan Schmidt played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Schmidt, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Schmidt?
34 games by Jan 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.