Prepare against Max Schmidt
DEU · World #35,055 classical · FIDE ID 12931888
When preparing against Max Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Max Schmidt, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Max Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max 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 | 1,960 | 1,992 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,918 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 21 | 11 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Max Schmidt's chess games
All 56 games by Max Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Tom E Wiley | 2,156 | 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | C00 |
| Nov 2017 | Florian Hahn | 2,141 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B40 |
| Nov 2016 | Oliver Duchrow | 2,069 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | C41 |
| Apr 2017 | Alex Rempeli | 2,067 | 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | E41 |
| May 2016 | Thorsten Ostermeier | 2,050 | ch-Hessen Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 2,021 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,041 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,081 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,575 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Schmidt's chess games?
56 games by Max Schmidt, from May 2011 to Nov 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 Max Schmidt has played.
What does Max Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Max Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Schmidt answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Max Schmidt play as White?
As White, Max Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Max Schmidt most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Max Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Max Schmidt is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Max Schmidt played?
Our database contains 56 games by Max Schmidt, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Schmidt?
56 games by Max 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.