Prepare against Stefan Schmied
CHE · World #80,533 classical · FIDE ID 1335804
When preparing against Stefan Schmied, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 41 games by Stefan Schmied, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schmied's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schmied 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 | 1,787 | 1,818 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,798 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,801 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 17.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schmied's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schmied's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schmied usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schmied usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Schmied usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmied usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schmied usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schmied usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Stefan Schmied's chess games
All 41 games by Stefan Schmied in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Arsenii Filimonov | 1,958 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Olaf Stebahne | 1,897 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonathan Huettinger | 1,697 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Brand | 1,528 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2021 | Boris Lenz | 1,450 | Davos Summer Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,734 |
| Klinge U20 | 1993 | 6 | 2 | 1,831 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,637 |
| ch-SUI HT3 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | – |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2007 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schmied's chess games?
41 games by Stefan Schmied, from Aug 2018 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 Stefan Schmied has played.
What does Stefan Schmied play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stefan Schmied opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schmied answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schmied play as White?
As White, Stefan Schmied's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schmied play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schmied most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Stefan Schmied's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schmied is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Stefan Schmied played?
Our database contains 41 games by Stefan Schmied, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schmied?
41 games by Stefan Schmied 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.