Prepare against Peter Schmidt
DEU · World #50,524 classical · FIDE ID 24611018
When preparing against Peter Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 83 games by Peter Schmidt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 1,891 | 1,984 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 22 | 21 | 39 | 26.5% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 34.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Schmidt's chess games
All 83 games by Peter Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Anton Lindenmair | 2,095 | GER CupT Qual | A49 |
| Mar 2010 | Matthias Kemeny | 2,017 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | C82 |
| Aug 2017 | Manfred Zimmermann | 1,997 | 30th Kiel Open | B08 |
| Mar 2009 | Melvyn Jack Young | 1,971 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | C34 |
| Jul 2012 | Tilo von Koschitzky | 1,940 | 25th Kiel Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,163 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,893 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 25th Kiel Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| 22nd Kiel Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Schmidt's chess games?
83 games by Peter Schmidt, from Oct 2008 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 Peter Schmidt has played.
What does Peter Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Peter Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Schmidt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Schmidt play as White?
As White, Peter Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Peter Schmidt most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Peter Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Peter Schmidt is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Peter Schmidt played?
Our database contains 83 games by Peter Schmidt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Schmidt?
83 games by Peter 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.