Prepare against Richard Schmitt
France · World #132,018 classical · FIDE ID 80465315
When preparing against Richard Schmitt, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 46 games by Richard Schmitt, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Schmitt 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 | 1,642 | 1,648 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 23.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Richard Schmitt's chess games
All 46 games by Richard Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PF Seniors | 1994 | 16 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-RLPF Seniors | 1991 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-Pfalz Seniors | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chS-Eisenberg RLP | 1998 | 6 | 2 | – |
| chS-Pfalz | 1995 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Badenweiler Open | 1988 | 2 | 0 | 2,075 |
| ch-Hagenbach Pfalz Seniors | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Nuremberg Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Schmitt's chess games?
46 games by Richard Schmitt, from Apr 2024 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 Richard Schmitt has played.
What does Richard Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Richard Schmitt opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Schmitt answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Richard Schmitt play as White?
As White, Richard Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Richard Schmitt most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Richard Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Richard Schmitt is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,648 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Schmitt played?
Our database contains 46 games by Richard Schmitt, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Schmitt?
46 games by Richard Schmitt 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.