Prepare against Roland Schmid
FM · DEU · World #9,617 classical · FIDE ID 24647810
Our database contains 372 games by Roland Schmid, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Schmid 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 | 2,176 | 2,338 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,234 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 168 | 115 | 89 | 45.2% |
| As White | 196 | 96 | 59 | 41 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 176 | 72 | 56 | 48 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Schmid's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 33.7% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 65 | 33.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 36 | 18.4% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 29 | 14.8% | 65.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schmid usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 34.9% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 23 | 27.7% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 20 | 24.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 50.9% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 26.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 18.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Roland Schmid's chess games
All 372 games by Roland Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 168 wins, 115 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Gyula Pap | 2,549 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | E08 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Enders | 2,466 | BL2-Ost 1415 | C41 |
| Mar 2020 | Dragan Kosic | 2,459 | Oberliga Bayern 1920 | A84 |
| Jun 2017 | Petro Golubka | 2,440 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | E90 |
| Nov 2018 | Robert Kreisl | 2,431 | Oberliga Bayern 1819 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 45 | 28 | 2,305 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2014 | 40 | 28.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 60th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| BL2-Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,331 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,330 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Schmid's chess games?
372 games by Roland Schmid, from Oct 2006 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 Roland Schmid has played.
What does Roland Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Roland Schmid opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Schmid answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Roland Schmid play as White?
As White, Roland Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Roland Schmid most often plays: Philidor (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Roland Schmid's FIDE rating?
Roland Schmid is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Roland Schmid played?
Our database contains 372 games by Roland Schmid, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 115 draws, 89 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Schmid?
372 games by Roland Schmid 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.