Prepare against Matthias Schmidt
DEU · World #28,448 classical · FIDE ID 4631250
When preparing against Matthias Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Matthias Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias 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 | 1,995 | 2,101 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Matthias Schmidt's chess games
All 36 games by Matthias Schmidt 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Stephan Sieber | 2,194 | ch-Thueringen | C18 |
| Apr 2006 | Roberto Rohmeiss | 2,113 | ch-Thueringen | E90 |
| Apr 2006 | Daniel Kottwitz | 2,042 | ch-Thueringen | C15 |
| Apr 2006 | Frank Rauhut | 1,942 | ch-Thueringen | E68 |
| Dec 2019 | Siegfried Hoelting | 1,854 | 29th Erfurt Seniors Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,901 |
| Erfurt HT Open 24th | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 29th Erfurt Seniors Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,061 |
| chT2-GER w 0405 | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,779 |
| Erfurt Open 25th | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,032 |
| Kuppenheim 12h Blitz Final | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,285 |
| 28th Erfurt Seniors Open | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Schmidt's chess games?
36 games by Matthias Schmidt, 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 Matthias Schmidt has played.
What does Matthias Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Matthias Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Schmidt answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Matthias Schmidt play as White?
As White, Matthias Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Schmidt most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Matthias Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Matthias Schmidt is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Matthias Schmidt played?
Our database contains 36 games by Matthias Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Schmidt?
36 games by Matthias 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.