Prepare against Kai-Uwe Schmidt
DEU · World #36,979 classical · FIDE ID 4608755
Our database contains 206 games by Kai-Uwe Schmidt, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai-Uwe Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai-Uwe 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 | 1,949 | 2,098 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,017 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,976 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 75 | 40 | 91 | 36.4% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 20 | 41 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 102 | 32 | 20 | 50 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai-Uwe Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai-Uwe Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 82.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 17.3% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 59.1% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Kai-Uwe Schmidt's chess games
All 206 games by Kai-Uwe Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 75 wins, 40 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Catalan | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Moritz Nazarenus | 2,277 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | E06 |
| Mar 2019 | Simon Commercon | 2,269 | 10th Pfalz Open | A37 |
| Dec 2018 | Esper Van Baar | 2,205 | 56th Groningen Open | A49 |
| Mar 2019 | Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen | 2,194 | 10th Pfalz Open | A35 |
| Dec 2018 | Jaap Vogel | 2,193 | 56th Groningen Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 16 | 7 | 1,976 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 2,020 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,921 |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,802 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,878 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,096 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai-Uwe Schmidt's chess games?
206 games by Kai-Uwe Schmidt, from Jul 2007 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 Kai-Uwe Schmidt has played.
What does Kai-Uwe Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Kai-Uwe Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai-Uwe Schmidt answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kai-Uwe Schmidt play as White?
As White, Kai-Uwe Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai-Uwe Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Kai-Uwe Schmidt most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Kai-Uwe Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Kai-Uwe Schmidt is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Kai-Uwe Schmidt played?
Our database contains 206 games by Kai-Uwe Schmidt, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 40 draws, 91 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai-Uwe Schmidt?
206 games by Kai-Uwe 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.