Prepare against Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt
DEU · World #71,596 classical · FIDE ID 24675210
When preparing against Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 71 games by Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt, covering Oct 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten-Ruediger 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 | 1,818 | 1,849 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 25.4% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's chess games
All 71 games by Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Ingo Wilms | 2,185 | 21st Kiel Open | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Gerd Schulze | 1,975 | Berlin Open 08 | E78 |
| Jul 2016 | Thomas Wiese | 1,792 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E14 |
| Jan 2013 | Tom Peters | 1,788 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Moritz Runte | 1,780 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,774 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,968 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,671 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,698 |
| 21st Kiel Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| 9th Nordhausen Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's chess games?
71 games by Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt, from Oct 2007 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 Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt has played.
What does Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt answers 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt play as White?
As White, Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt played?
Our database contains 71 games by Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt, covering Oct 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten-Ruediger Schmidt?
71 games by Karsten-Ruediger 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.