Prepare against Theo Schmidt
DEU · World #29,117 classical · FIDE ID 12958611
Our database contains 91 games by Theo Schmidt, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Schmidt 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 | 1,991 | 2,064 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,034 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,995 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30.8% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 6 | 22 | 15 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 35.4% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues exd5 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Theo Schmidt's chess games
All 91 games by Theo Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Schoebel | 2,230 | 5th Passau Open | A07 |
| Oct 1997 | Manfred Trescher | 2,193 | chT-Bahn | C18 |
| Oct 1999 | Hans-Wolfgang Walther | 2,187 | chT-Bahn | C47 |
| Oct 1993 | Hans-Juergen Fleuch | 2,155 | chT-Bahn | E90 |
| Nov 1997 | Udo Wallrabenstein | 1,973 | chT-Bahn | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 2000 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,050 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,650 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,179 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| chV-Bahn | 1990 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-Bahn prel1 | 1991 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Schmidt's chess games?
91 games by Theo Schmidt, from Jan 2014 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 Theo Schmidt has played.
What does Theo Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Theo Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Schmidt answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Theo Schmidt play as White?
As White, Theo Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Theo Schmidt most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Theo Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Theo Schmidt is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Theo Schmidt played?
Our database contains 91 games by Theo Schmidt, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Schmidt?
91 games by Theo Schmidt 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.