Prepare against Manuela Schmitz
WFM · DEU · World #60,259 classical · FIDE ID 4626001
When preparing against Manuela Schmitz, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 615 games by Manuela Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuela Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuela Schmitz 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 | 1,855 | 2,095 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 615 | 182 | 216 | 217 | 29.6% |
| As White | 308 | 97 | 107 | 104 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 307 | 85 | 109 | 113 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuela Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuela Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 305 | 99.0% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 149 | 99.3% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 98.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Manuela Schmitz's chess games
All 615 games by Manuela Schmitz 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: 182 wins, 216 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 14/8/24 | 30.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 6/7/19 | 18.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 57 | 16/20/21 | 28.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 32 | 9/10/13 | 28.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Zajogin | 2,398 | BL2-West 0203 | D22 |
| Jul 2006 | Jovica Radovanovic | 2,366 | 3rd South Wales Open | D22 |
| Jan 2003 | Bodo Schmidt | 2,345 | BL2-West 0304 | D22 |
| Jan 2006 | Pierre Meinsohn | 2,243 | Lyon Rhone Open | C01 |
| Apr 2000 | Ralf Schnabel | 2,233 | 19th Reykjavik Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2006 | 19 | 10 | 1,965 |
| ch-NRW w | 1993 | 13 | 7 | 2,049 |
| ch-GER Open w | 1992 | 12 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| BL 9192 w | 1992 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,004 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,321 |
| BL 9495 w | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuela Schmitz's chess games?
615 games by Manuela Schmitz, 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 Manuela Schmitz has played.
What does Manuela Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Manuela Schmitz opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuela Schmitz answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Manuela Schmitz play as White?
As White, Manuela Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuela Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Manuela Schmitz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (57 games, 28.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (32 games, 28.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Manuela Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Manuela Schmitz is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Manuela Schmitz played?
Our database contains 615 games by Manuela Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 216 draws, 217 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuela Schmitz?
615 games by Manuela Schmitz 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.