Prepare against Jessica Schmidt
WGM · DEU · World #9,395 classical · FIDE ID 4636546
Our database contains 723 games by Jessica Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jessica Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jessica 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 | 2,179 | 2,339 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,239 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 305 | 256 | 161 | 42.2% |
| As White | 373 | 179 | 123 | 70 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 350 | 126 | 133 | 91 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jessica Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jessica Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 361 | 96.8% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 2.9% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 77.3% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 33.5% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 64 | 32.0% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 30 | 15.0% | 38.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 10.5% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 71.8% | 50.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 17.5% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.9% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Jessica Schmidt's chess games
All 723 games by Jessica 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: 305 wins, 256 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 57 | 30/16/11 | 52.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 33/8/15 | 58.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 49 | 29/12/7 | 59.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 43 | 8/19/16 | 18.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,457 | Police Gniota Memorial 32nd | E39 |
| Apr 2006 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,452 | 7th ch-EU w | A70 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Henrich | 2,415 | Oberliga Ost B 9798 | B07 |
| Jul 2007 | Elena Tairova | 2,410 | Bad Homburg w | C41 |
| Nov 2008 | Katerina Nemcova | 2,369 | BL 0809 w | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2001 | 28 | 15 | 2,183 |
| ch-Hessen w | 1997 | 18 | 16 | 2,406 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 1997 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-GER U17 Girls | 1996 | 18 | 14.5 | – |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,206 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jessica Schmidt's chess games?
723 games by Jessica 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 Jessica Schmidt has played.
What does Jessica Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Jessica Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jessica Schmidt answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jessica Schmidt play as White?
As White, Jessica Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (56 games, 58.9% win rate); Slav Defense (49 games, 59.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jessica Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Jessica Schmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 18.6% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Jessica Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Jessica Schmidt is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jessica Schmidt played?
Our database contains 723 games by Jessica Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 256 draws, 161 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jessica Schmidt?
723 games by Jessica 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.