Prepare against Martin Schmitz
DEU · World #62,073 classical · FIDE ID 24679640
When preparing against Martin Schmitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Martin Schmitz, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,849 | 1,933 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 19 | 28 | 17 | 29.7% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Martin Schmitz's chess games
All 64 games by Martin Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Samuel Minor | 2,196 | 11th Eschborn Open | B33 |
| Feb 2010 | Dalibor Dukic | 1,954 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | C41 |
| Feb 2011 | Christian Weinert | 1,905 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | A08 |
| Sep 2012 | Martin Beierlein | 1,888 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | B01 |
| Feb 2012 | Horst Lueker | 1,865 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,040 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,928 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 1 | 1,684 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,004 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,835 |
| 11th Eschborn Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Schmitz's chess games?
64 games by Martin Schmitz, from Jul 2009 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 Schmitz has played.
What does Martin Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Martin Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Schmitz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Schmitz play as White?
As White, Martin Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Martin Schmitz most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Martin Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Martin Schmitz is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (May 2015).
How many games has Martin Schmitz played?
Our database contains 64 games by Martin Schmitz, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Schmitz?
64 games by Martin 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.