Prepare against Klaus Schmitzer
FM · DEU · World #6,459 classical · FIDE ID 4601971
Our database contains 494 games by Klaus Schmitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Schmitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Schmitzer 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 | 2,236 | 2,375 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,241 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,286 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 224 | 129 | 141 | 45.3% |
| As White | 250 | 124 | 57 | 69 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 244 | 100 | 72 | 72 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Schmitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Schmitzer's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 73 | 29.2% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 92 | 82.1% | 58.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 75.7% | 58.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 14.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Klaus Schmitzer's chess games
All 494 games by Klaus Schmitzer 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: 224 wins, 129 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 36 | 13/17/6 | 36.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,592 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B48 |
| Jan 1994 | Zsuzsa Polgar | 2,550 | Wiesbaden Open | A80 |
| Jan 1990 | Eric Lobron | 2,545 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | D61 |
| Nov 2007 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,483 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | ch-Hessen | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 1996 | 66 | 38 | 2,367 |
| Schoeneck | 1992 | 19 | 11 | 2,321 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 18 | 12 | 2,512 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 1995 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,427 |
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 14 | 3 | 2,218 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 13 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Schoeneck Open | 1988 | 11 | 6 | 2,407 |
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Where can I find Klaus Schmitzer's chess games?
494 games by Klaus Schmitzer, 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 Klaus Schmitzer has played.
What does Klaus Schmitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Klaus Schmitzer opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Schmitzer answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Klaus Schmitzer play as White?
As White, Klaus Schmitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Schmitzer play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Schmitzer most often plays: English Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Klaus Schmitzer's FIDE rating?
Klaus Schmitzer is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Klaus Schmitzer played?
Our database contains 494 games by Klaus Schmitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 129 draws, 141 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Schmitzer?
494 games by Klaus Schmitzer 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.