Prepare against Sandro Schmid
FM · CHE · World #7,405 classical · FIDE ID 1305107
Our database contains 55 games by Sandro Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandro Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandro 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 | 2,216 | 2,302 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,285 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandro Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandro Schmid's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Sandro Schmid's chess games
All 55 games by Sandro Schmid 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Olivier Moor | 2,368 | chT-SUI | D06 |
| Sep 2002 | Michael Hochstrasser | 2,339 | chT-SUI | D06 |
| Jan 1998 | Ali Habibi | 2,335 | Pizol Open | A12 |
| Jan 1997 | Silvestar Ziger | 2,290 | Pizol Open | B85 |
| Jan 1997 | Rainer Siegmund | 2,170 | Pizol Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 18 | 14 | 2,479 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-SUI | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,338 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,051 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 3 | 1,953 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandro Schmid's chess games?
55 games by Sandro Schmid, 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 Sandro Schmid has played.
What does Sandro Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sandro Schmid opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandro Schmid answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandro Schmid play as White?
As White, Sandro Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandro Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Sandro Schmid most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sandro Schmid's FIDE rating?
Sandro Schmid is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sandro Schmid played?
Our database contains 55 games by Sandro Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandro Schmid?
55 games by Sandro 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.