Prepare against Michael Schimmer
DEU · World #71,405 classical · FIDE ID 24606014
When preparing against Michael Schimmer, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 313 games by Michael Schimmer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schimmer 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 | 1,817 | 2,018 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 93 | 60 | 160 | 29.7% |
| As White | 156 | 53 | 29 | 74 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 40 | 31 | 86 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schimmer's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 98.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Schimmer usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schimmer usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schimmer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schimmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 73.4% | 35.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 54.7% | 24.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 43.4% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Schimmer's chess games
All 313 games by Michael Schimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 93 wins, 60 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 12/9/26 | 25.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,342 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Guido Schracke | 2,142 | Hungen Open | B32 |
| Jul 2006 | Stefan Markgraf | 2,129 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C10 |
| May 2011 | Rainer Rauschenbach | 2,078 | 08th Eschborn Open | B33 |
| Feb 2011 | Tran Minh Thang | 2,072 | Budapest FS02 FM-A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2013 | 18 | 4 | 1,720 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 1,750 |
| ch-MTS | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 1,982 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,083 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schimmer's chess games?
313 games by Michael Schimmer, from Oct 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 Michael Schimmer has played.
What does Michael Schimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Michael Schimmer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schimmer answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Schimmer play as White?
As White, Michael Schimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Scotch Game (22 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schimmer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schimmer most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Michael Schimmer's FIDE rating?
Michael Schimmer is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Michael Schimmer played?
Our database contains 313 games by Michael Schimmer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 60 draws, 160 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schimmer?
313 games by Michael Schimmer 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.