Prepare against Stephan Schmahl
CHE · World #32,203 classical · FIDE ID 4660498
Our database contains 233 games by Stephan Schmahl, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Schmahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Schmahl 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 | 1,973 | 2,208 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 79 | 88 | 65 | 33.9% |
| As White | 116 | 47 | 43 | 26 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 117 | 32 | 45 | 39 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Schmahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Schmahl's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 84.5% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 13.8% | 34.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schmahl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 71.1% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 22 | 47.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 41.3% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Stephan Schmahl's chess games
All 233 games by Stephan Schmahl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Philipp Hitzler | 2,162 | Willy Irrgang Cup | E12 |
| Jul 2003 | David Moeller | 2,160 | 16th Kiel Open A | C18 |
| Aug 2003 | Joerg Maass | 2,155 | 16th Kiel Open A | A56 |
| Jan 2005 | Gerhard Franz | 2,132 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | E91 |
| Aug 2005 | Andree Schlosser | 2,129 | 76th ch-Bayern | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2006 | 24 | 16 | 2,138 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| Landesliga Nord 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Landesliga Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Regionalliga NO 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Schmahl's chess games?
233 games by Stephan Schmahl, from Oct 2003 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 Stephan Schmahl has played.
What does Stephan Schmahl play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Stephan Schmahl opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Schmahl answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Stephan Schmahl play as White?
As White, Stephan Schmahl's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Schmahl play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Schmahl most often plays: Dutch Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Stephan Schmahl's FIDE rating?
Stephan Schmahl is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Stephan Schmahl played?
Our database contains 233 games by Stephan Schmahl, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Schmahl?
233 games by Stephan Schmahl 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.