Prepare against Ralph Schmidt
DEU · World #37,494 classical · FIDE ID 24662690
Our database contains 113 games by Ralph Schmidt, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph 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 | 1,947 | 2,001 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 38 | 36 | 39 | 33.6% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Ralph Schmidt's chess games
All 113 games by Ralph Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Rafael Torres-Kuckel | 2,197 | Unna Open | B23 |
| Sep 2012 | Christian Goralski | 2,058 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | B00 |
| Feb 2010 | Hans-Werner Wachovius | 2,008 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | C01 |
| Sep 2018 | Dominik Finke | 1,999 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | D34 |
| Jan 2018 | Marco Becker | 1,994 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,808 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,804 |
| Unna Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,937 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Schmidt's chess games?
113 games by Ralph Schmidt, from Jul 2012 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 Ralph Schmidt has played.
What does Ralph Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ralph Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Schmidt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ralph Schmidt play as White?
As White, Ralph Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Schmidt most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ralph Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Ralph Schmidt is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Ralph Schmidt played?
Our database contains 113 games by Ralph Schmidt, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Schmidt?
113 games by Ralph 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.