Prepare against Niklas Schmider
IM · DEU · World #1,999 classical · FIDE ID 12993778
When preparing against Niklas Schmider, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 927 games by Niklas Schmider, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Schmider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Schmider 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 | 2,384 | 2,444 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,327 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,392 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 927 | 462 | 119 | 346 | 49.8% |
| As White | 464 | 233 | 60 | 171 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 463 | 229 | 59 | 175 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Schmider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Schmider's side.
First moves as White (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 423 | 91.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 4.1% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 3.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.5% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schmider usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schmider usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schmider usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schmider usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schmider usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Schmider usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 131 | 57.7% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 80 | 35.2% | 68.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 74.5% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 35 | 24.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Niklas Schmider's chess games
All 927 games by Niklas Schmider in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 462 wins, 119 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 62 | 30/7/25 | 48.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 18/4/13 | 51.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 18/1/11 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 23/4/13 | 57.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 39 | 21/1/17 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,653 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | C69 |
| Mar 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,649 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Mar 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,622 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jun 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,617 | Cattolica Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 428 | 230 | 2,293 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,279 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 19 | 12 | 2,306 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,351 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,424 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,388 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Schmider's chess games?
927 games by Niklas Schmider, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Niklas Schmider has played.
What does Niklas Schmider play on the first move as White?
Across 463 games with White in our database, Niklas Schmider opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Schmider answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Niklas Schmider play as White?
As White, Niklas Schmider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Schmider play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Schmider most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (39 games, 53.8% win rate); London System (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 463 games.
What is Niklas Schmider's FIDE rating?
Niklas Schmider is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Niklas Schmider played?
Our database contains 927 games by Niklas Schmider, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 462 wins, 119 draws, 346 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Schmider?
927 games by Niklas Schmider 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.