Prepare against Thomas Schmid
DEU · World #8,161 classical · FIDE ID 4687299
Our database contains 171 games by Thomas Schmid, covering Apr 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 | 2,202 | 2,273 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 62 | 62 | 47 | 36.3% |
| As White | 88 | 34 | 37 | 17 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 33.7% |
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 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 55 | 62.5% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 28 | 31.8% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 63% of White games, 64.5% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Schmid usually continues e4 (70.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Thomas Schmid's chess games
All 171 games by Thomas Schmid in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 62 wins, 62 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 46 | 19/20/7 | 41.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Stefan Fruebing | 2,351 | BL2-Nord 1011 | A00 |
| Nov 2009 | Uwe Bokelbrink | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | A00 |
| Apr 2023 | Dusan Nedic | 2,289 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | D02 |
| Oct 2008 | Thomas Kahlert | 2,260 | BL2-Nord 0809 | A39 |
| Nov 2007 | Christian Bleis | 2,256 | BL2-Nord 0708 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,346 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2011 | 13 | 7 | 2,291 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| BL2-Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,158 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schmid's chess games?
171 games by Thomas Schmid, from Apr 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 88 games with White in our database, Thomas Schmid opens with 1.Nc3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schmid answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schmid play as White?
As White, Thomas Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schmid most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Thomas Schmid's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schmid is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Thomas Schmid played?
Our database contains 171 games by Thomas Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 62 draws, 47 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schmid?
171 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.