Prepare against Peter Schmitzer
DEU · World #78,313 classical · FIDE ID 4629884
When preparing against Peter Schmitzer, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Peter Schmitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Schmitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Schmitzer 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 | 1,795 | 2,142 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 93 | 46 | 120 | 35.9% |
| As White | 131 | 49 | 19 | 63 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 44 | 27 | 57 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Schmitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Schmitzer's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 76.3% | 40.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 16.8% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Bg5 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 61.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmitzer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 27.1% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 82.0% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Peter Schmitzer's chess games
All 259 games by Peter Schmitzer 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: 93 wins, 46 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,667 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | A46 |
| Dec 2013 | Dirk Hennig | 2,359 | Regionalliga SW 1314 | B12 |
| Mar 2007 | Lutz Espig | 2,351 | 23rd Bad Woerishofen Open | D00 |
| Sep 2003 | Thomas Lentrodt | 2,305 | 23rd Munich Open | A45 |
| Jan 1993 | Jens Knud Andersen | 2,265 | Cattolica Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Munich VM2 | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,126 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| GER VM Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,923 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Schmitzer's chess games?
259 games by Peter Schmitzer, 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 Peter Schmitzer has played.
What does Peter Schmitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Peter Schmitzer opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Schmitzer answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Schmitzer play as White?
As White, Peter Schmitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Schmitzer play as Black?
As Black, Peter Schmitzer most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Peter Schmitzer's FIDE rating?
Peter Schmitzer is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Peter Schmitzer played?
Our database contains 259 games by Peter Schmitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 46 draws, 120 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Schmitzer?
259 games by Peter Schmitzer 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.