Prepare against Ulrich Schmidt
DEU · World #65,504 classical · FIDE ID 24653357
When preparing against Ulrich Schmidt, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ulrich Schmidt, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Schmidt 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 | 1,837 | 1,858 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 39.6% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Schmidt's chess games
All 48 games by Ulrich Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Florian Hajek | 1,815 | 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | D10 |
| Nov 2009 | Norbert Goretzki | 1,766 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | B51 |
| Oct 2015 | Fronke Gerken | 1,758 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | D41 |
| Oct 2015 | Eckhard Suliga | 1,747 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | B45 |
| Feb 2019 | Leo Sprengard | 1,659 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 34 | 21.5 | 1,727 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,617 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,468 |
| 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,215 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,519 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Schmidt's chess games?
48 games by Ulrich Schmidt, from Jan 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 Ulrich Schmidt has played.
What does Ulrich Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ulrich Schmidt opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Schmidt answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Schmidt play as White?
As White, Ulrich Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Schmidt most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ulrich Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Schmidt is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ulrich Schmidt played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ulrich Schmidt, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Schmidt?
48 games by Ulrich Schmidt 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.