Prepare against Joerg Schmidt
DEU · World #31,663 classical · FIDE ID 4641698
Our database contains 138 games by Joerg Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg 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 | 1,976 | 2,139 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,060 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,134 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 59 | 53 | 26 | 42.8% |
| As White | 73 | 32 | 33 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 64.4% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 19.2% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 70.8% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 80.0% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Joerg Schmidt's chess games
All 138 games by Joerg 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: 59 wins, 53 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Daniel Dexter | 2,241 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | B41 |
| Mar 2004 | Harald Kraenzle | 2,155 | Regionalliga SW 0304 | E32 |
| Jul 2016 | Gerhard Mueller | 2,110 | WchT Seniors 50 | C10 |
| Mar 2008 | Stefan Goettert | 2,062 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | C10 |
| Mar 2011 | Andre Dorsch | 2,042 | 18th Leipzig VfB Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 13th GER Seniors Derby | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,130 |
Interactive opening tree from all 138 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Schmidt's chess games?
138 games by Joerg 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 Joerg Schmidt has played.
What does Joerg Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Joerg Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Schmidt answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Joerg Schmidt play as White?
As White, Joerg Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Schmidt most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Joerg Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Joerg Schmidt is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Joerg Schmidt played?
Our database contains 138 games by Joerg Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 53 draws, 26 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Schmidt?
138 games by Joerg 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.