Prepare against Nicola Schmid
CHE · World #66,929 classical · FIDE ID 1320769
Our database contains 44 games by Nicola Schmid, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola 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 | 1,831 | 2,000 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 47.7% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Schmid's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Schmid usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmid usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
Nicola Schmid's chess games
All 44 games by Nicola Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Kirivongkat Poun | 1,941 | 12th Winterthur Open B | C00 |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Trachsel | 1,857 | 12th Winterthur Open B | A17 |
| Jul 2024 | Igor Paholok | 1,801 | 57th Biel ATO | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Andreas Ehrsam | 1,774 | 58th Biel ATO | A20 |
| Jul 2024 | Ena Bangerter | 1,771 | 57th Biel ATO | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,826 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 12th Winterthur Open B | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 36th Zuerich Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,873 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,659 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Schmid's chess games?
44 games by Nicola Schmid, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Nicola Schmid has played.
What does Nicola Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nicola Schmid opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Schmid answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nicola Schmid play as White?
As White, Nicola Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Schmid most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nicola Schmid's FIDE rating?
Nicola Schmid is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Nicola Schmid played?
Our database contains 44 games by Nicola Schmid, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Schmid?
44 games by Nicola 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.