Prepare against Thorsten Schmitz
FM · DEU · World #9,554 classical · FIDE ID 4650212
Our database contains 332 games by Thorsten Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Schmitz 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 | 2,177 | 2,343 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 129 | 103 | 100 | 38.9% |
| As White | 170 | 79 | 49 | 42 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 162 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 75.9% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 11.2% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (82.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 34.7% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 26.4% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 13.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 72.6% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Thorsten Schmitz's chess games
All 332 games by Thorsten Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 129 wins, 103 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,458 | 30th Boeblinger Open | C41 |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,452 | 31st Boeblinger Open | B22 |
| Dec 2013 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,426 | 30th Boeblinger Open | B51 |
| Mar 2012 | Gunter Spiess | 2,420 | BL2-Ost 1112 | C10 |
| Feb 2016 | Erasmus Gerigk | 2,391 | BL2-Ost 1516 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
| Davos Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| BL2-Ost 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,272 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| BL2-Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Schmitz's chess games?
332 games by Thorsten Schmitz, from Apr 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 Thorsten Schmitz has played.
What does Thorsten Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Thorsten Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Schmitz answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Schmitz play as White?
As White, Thorsten Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Schmitz most often plays: Philidor (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Thorsten Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Schmitz is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Thorsten Schmitz played?
Our database contains 332 games by Thorsten Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 103 draws, 100 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Schmitz?
332 games by Thorsten Schmitz 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.