Prepare against Reinhard Schmerwitz
DEU · World #88,445 classical · FIDE ID 24646539
When preparing against Reinhard Schmerwitz, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Reinhard Schmerwitz, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Schmerwitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Schmerwitz 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 | 1,763 | 1,966 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,870 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 74 | 43 | 100 | 34.1% |
| As White | 110 | 40 | 23 | 47 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 107 | 34 | 20 | 53 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Schmerwitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Schmerwitz's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 99.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schmerwitz usually continues Nf3 (37.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Schmerwitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schmerwitz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmerwitz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 37.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Reinhard Schmerwitz's chess games
All 217 games by Reinhard Schmerwitz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 74 wins, 43 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/5/15 | 25.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Michael Schmitz | 2,245 | ch-Cologne CC | B22 |
| Jul 2010 | David I Patrick | 2,244 | ch-SCO | B06 |
| Jul 2019 | Adam Bremner | 2,191 | 126th ch-SCO | D30 |
| Jul 2013 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,168 | 120th ch-SCO | B52 |
| Jul 2012 | Andrew McClement | 2,075 | 119th ch-SCO | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne | 2003 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 17 | 8 | 2,039 |
| ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2016 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| 120th ch-SCO | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Schmerwitz's chess games?
217 games by Reinhard Schmerwitz, from Oct 2006 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 Reinhard Schmerwitz has played.
What does Reinhard Schmerwitz play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Reinhard Schmerwitz opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Schmerwitz answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Schmerwitz play as White?
As White, Reinhard Schmerwitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Schmerwitz play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Schmerwitz most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Reinhard Schmerwitz's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Schmerwitz is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Reinhard Schmerwitz played?
Our database contains 217 games by Reinhard Schmerwitz, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 43 draws, 100 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Schmerwitz?
217 games by Reinhard Schmerwitz 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.