Prepare against Markus Schmidt
DEU · World #75,511 classical · FIDE ID 24660191
When preparing against Markus Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 59 games by Markus Schmidt, covering Mar 2011 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 | 1,804 | 1,911 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,857 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,857 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 8 | 34 | 28.8% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
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 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 26.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Markus Schmidt's chess games
All 59 games by Markus Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Hans-Ulrich Hoeschele | 2,115 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C47 |
| May 2013 | Tomasz Turski | 2,042 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E90 |
| Jun 2011 | Nadine Stitterich | 2,015 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B44 |
| Jun 2011 | Gerhard Schuster | 2,015 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B52 |
| Jun 2011 | Florian Feller | 1,986 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 32 | 11.5 | 1,885 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
| Murrhard Wuerttemberg Open | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,655 |
| 37th ch-Pinneberg | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,616 |
| 9th Deizisau Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
| 15th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schmidt's chess games?
59 games by Markus Schmidt, from Mar 2011 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 27 games with White in our database, Markus Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schmidt answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Markus Schmidt play as White?
As White, Markus Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schmidt most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Markus Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Markus Schmidt is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Markus Schmidt played?
Our database contains 59 games by Markus Schmidt, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schmidt?
59 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.