Prepare against Michael Schmid
DEU · World #16,862 classical · FIDE ID 4614526
Our database contains 95 games by Michael Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schmid 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 | 2,086 | 2,230 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 23 | 37 | 35 | 24.2% |
| As White | 43 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schmid's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 65.1% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Schmid usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Schmid usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmid usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Michael Schmid's chess games
All 95 games by Michael Schmid 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: 23 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's 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 | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Peter Dittmar | 2,326 | Oberliga Baden 0506 | A49 |
| Mar 2004 | Guenther Tammert | 2,235 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | B06 |
| Mar 2016 | Nicola Ambrosini | 2,228 | chT-SUI | A04 |
| Mar 2012 | Wolfgang Kaiser | 2,227 | Oberliga Bayern 1112 | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Hans Wiechert | 2,207 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 21 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Oberliga Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Schweinfurt Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,280 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| Winterthur Open | 2007 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,030 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schmid's chess games?
95 games by Michael Schmid, 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 Michael Schmid has played.
What does Michael Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Michael Schmid opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schmid answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Schmid play as White?
As White, Michael Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schmid most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Michael Schmid's FIDE rating?
Michael Schmid is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Michael Schmid played?
Our database contains 95 games by Michael Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schmid?
95 games by Michael Schmid 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.