Prepare against Tim Schmitz
DEU · World #64,190 classical · FIDE ID 1270221
When preparing against Tim Schmitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Tim Schmitz, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim 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 | 1,841 | 1,949 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 74 | 112 | 77 | 28.1% |
| As White | 129 | 41 | 52 | 36 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 33 | 60 | 41 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 86.6% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
Tim Schmitz's chess games
All 263 games by Tim Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 74 wins, 112 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Thal Abergel | 2,547 | 14th Neckar Open A | B06 |
| Jun 2010 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,257 | 13th Rhein Main Open | C44 |
| Jul 2011 | Carsten Hillebrand | 2,145 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B22 |
| Sep 2015 | Daniel Weber | 2,090 | 17th Nuremberg Zabo Open | B96 |
| Sep 2015 | Dustin Bachstein | 2,071 | 17th Nuremberg Zabo Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 12 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,858 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,689 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Schmitz's chess games?
263 games by Tim Schmitz, from Jul 2009 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 Tim Schmitz has played.
What does Tim Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Tim Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Schmitz answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Tim Schmitz play as White?
As White, Tim Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Tim Schmitz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Tim Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Tim Schmitz is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Tim Schmitz played?
Our database contains 263 games by Tim Schmitz, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 112 draws, 77 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Schmitz?
263 games by Tim 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.