Prepare against Thomas Schmid
Austria · World #24,135 classical · FIDE ID 1614614
Our database contains 229 games by Thomas Schmid, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,024 | 2,206 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 72 | 80 | 77 | 31.4% |
| As White | 114 | 33 | 49 | 32 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 39 | 31 | 45 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schmid's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 98.2% | 50.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 93.2% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 92.3% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Thomas Schmid's chess games
All 229 games by Thomas Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 72 wins, 80 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Hermann Knoll | 2,356 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1112 | C95 |
| Feb 2009 | Rene Vokroj | 2,339 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | B97 |
| Sep 2009 | Florian Poetz | 2,333 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | B84 |
| Aug 2013 | Stanislav Jasny | 2,311 | 16th Olomouc Open | B51 |
| Aug 2006 | Richard Kaiser | 2,297 | 15th Vienna Open A | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,199 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schmid's chess games?
229 games by Thomas Schmid, from Jul 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 Thomas Schmid has played.
What does Thomas Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Thomas Schmid opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schmid answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schmid play as White?
As White, Thomas Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schmid most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Thomas Schmid's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schmid is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Thomas Schmid played?
Our database contains 229 games by Thomas Schmid, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 80 draws, 77 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schmid?
229 games by Thomas 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.