Prepare against Thomas Schmaecke
DEU · World #63,127 classical · FIDE ID 24661180
When preparing against Thomas Schmaecke, expect 1.f4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Schmaecke, covering Jul 2026 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schmaecke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schmaecke 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 | 1,845 | 1,845 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,716 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schmaecke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schmaecke's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 55% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Schmaecke usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Schmaecke's chess games
All 40 games by Thomas Schmaecke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2026 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Immo Frese | 1,741 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Harald Warns | 1,723 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | B03 |
| Aug 2026 | Sajra Dedic | 1,709 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | D01 |
| Aug 2026 | Kurt Laun | 1,662 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | A11 |
| Sep 2007 | Bernhard Kaczmarek | 1,652 | 4th Lippe Cup | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,695 |
| 4th Lippe Cup | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Braunfels Open | 1998 | 5 | 1 | 1,945 |
| 5th Lippe Cup | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schmaecke's chess games?
40 games by Thomas Schmaecke, from Jul 2026 to Sep 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 Thomas Schmaecke has played.
What does Thomas Schmaecke play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thomas Schmaecke opens with 1.f4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schmaecke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schmaecke play as White?
As White, Thomas Schmaecke's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schmaecke play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schmaecke most often plays: King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Thomas Schmaecke's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schmaecke is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Thomas Schmaecke played?
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Schmaecke, covering Jul 2026 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schmaecke?
40 games by Thomas Schmaecke 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.