Prepare against Juergen Schmidt
DEU · World #55,127 classical · FIDE ID 4651189
Our database contains 270 games by Juergen Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen 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 | 1,873 | 2,130 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 82 | 92 | 96 | 30.4% |
| As White | 129 | 42 | 46 | 41 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 40 | 46 | 55 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 98.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 97.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Juergen Schmidt's chess games
All 270 games by Juergen Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 82 wins, 92 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Walter Schatz | 2,219 | Berlin Open 07 | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Ralf Schnabel | 2,202 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | C69 |
| Aug 2015 | Joerg Albert | 2,201 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D00 |
| Sep 2006 | Dirk Ermel | 2,184 | 17th Seefeld Open | C42 |
| Jul 2012 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,184 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 38 | 21 | 1,902 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 17 | 11 | 1,955 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Berlin | 2008 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Schmidt's chess games?
270 games by Juergen Schmidt, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Juergen Schmidt has played.
What does Juergen Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Juergen Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Schmidt answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juergen Schmidt play as White?
As White, Juergen Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Schmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Juergen Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Juergen Schmidt is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Juergen Schmidt played?
Our database contains 270 games by Juergen Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 92 draws, 96 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Schmidt?
270 games by Juergen 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.