Prepare against Reiner Schmidt
DEU · World #19,321 classical · FIDE ID 4619366
Our database contains 61 games by Reiner Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner 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 | 2,063 | 2,200 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,185 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 26.2% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 53.3% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 46.7% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Reiner Schmidt's chess games
All 61 games by Reiner Schmidt 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Holger Namyslo | 2,314 | 76th ch-GER | D44 |
| Feb 2005 | Bernhard Leiber | 2,230 | 76th ch-GER | A53 |
| Mar 2018 | Bjoern-Benny Bauer | 2,206 | Oberliga Sued W 1718 | B22 |
| Nov 2017 | Michael Paris | 2,150 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | A41 |
| Sep 2017 | Jochen Schaefer | 2,133 | Oberliga Sued W 1718 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76th ch-GER | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| 19th Faaker See Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,628 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,929 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Schmidt's chess games?
61 games by Reiner Schmidt, 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 Reiner Schmidt has played.
What does Reiner Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Reiner Schmidt opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Schmidt answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Reiner Schmidt play as White?
As White, Reiner Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Schmidt most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Reiner Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Reiner Schmidt is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Reiner Schmidt played?
Our database contains 61 games by Reiner Schmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Schmidt?
61 games by Reiner 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.