Prepare against Markus Schmidt
DEU · World #14,033 classical · FIDE ID 24601306
Our database contains 199 games by Markus Schmidt, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus 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 | 2,116 | 2,152 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,111 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 84 | 63 | 52 | 42.2% |
| As White | 97 | 50 | 28 | 19 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 48.5% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 23.7% | 87.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 20.6% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 87.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 45.7% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 66.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Schmidt's chess games
All 199 games by Markus Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 84 wins, 63 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Klaus Klundt | 2,273 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | E06 |
| Aug 2013 | Clemens Rietze | 2,273 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C80 |
| Apr 2015 | Denis Mager | 2,258 | 3rd Hofheim Spring Open A | A27 |
| Nov 2022 | Horst Alber | 2,249 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | B06 |
| Aug 2015 | Werner Reichenbach | 2,241 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 27 | 17 | 1,928 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schmidt's chess games?
199 games by Markus Schmidt, from Oct 2005 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 Markus Schmidt has played.
What does Markus Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Markus Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schmidt answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Markus Schmidt play as White?
As White, Markus Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schmidt most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Markus Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Markus Schmidt is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Markus Schmidt played?
Our database contains 199 games by Markus Schmidt, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 63 draws, 52 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schmidt?
199 games by Markus 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.