Prepare against Philipp Schmitz
DEU · World #6,972 classical · FIDE ID 1270142
Our database contains 161 games by Philipp Schmitz, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Schmitz 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 | 2,225 | 2,225 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,223 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 47 | 61 | 53 | 29.2% |
| As White | 83 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 20 | 32 | 26 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Philipp Schmitz's chess games
All 161 games by Philipp Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 47 wins, 61 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | S Docx | 2,398 | 17th BPB Limburg Open | C41 |
| Mar 2013 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,368 | Werther Schloss Open 19th | B48 |
| May 2026 | An Dinh Minh | 2,281 | 18th BPB Limburg Open | B50 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexej Wagner | 2,274 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D90 |
| May 2017 | Aleksij Savchenko | 2,270 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 19 | 10 | 1,728 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,698 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,109 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Schmitz's chess games?
161 games by Philipp Schmitz, from Sep 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 Philipp Schmitz has played.
What does Philipp Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Philipp Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Schmitz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Philipp Schmitz play as White?
As White, Philipp Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Schmitz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Philipp Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Philipp Schmitz is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Philipp Schmitz played?
Our database contains 161 games by Philipp Schmitz, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 61 draws, 53 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Schmitz?
161 games by Philipp Schmitz 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.