Prepare against Martin Schmidt
DEU · World #21,616 classical · FIDE ID 4669959
Our database contains 82 games by Martin Schmidt, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 2,044 | 2,086 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,092 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 30.5% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Schmidt's chess games
All 82 games by Martin Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Boris Latzke | 2,244 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | E12 |
| Oct 2017 | Fatih Baltic | 2,161 | BL2-West 1718 | B13 |
| Aug 2013 | Juergen Muschkowski | 2,116 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | A45 |
| Sep 2014 | Andreas Meschke | 2,101 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | C87 |
| Sep 2011 | Marc Kreuzahler | 2,097 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,080 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 2,085 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 26th Staufer Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,102 |
| 28th Staufer Open A | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| 23rd Staufer Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Schmidt's chess games?
82 games by Martin Schmidt, from Jan 2008 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 Martin Schmidt has played.
What does Martin Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Martin Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Schmidt answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Schmidt play as White?
As White, Martin Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Martin Schmidt most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Martin Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Martin Schmidt is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Martin Schmidt played?
Our database contains 82 games by Martin Schmidt, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Schmidt?
82 games by Martin 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.