Prepare against Vincent Schmit
FM · France · World #5,339 classical · FIDE ID 20622430
When preparing against Vincent Schmit, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 141 games by Vincent Schmit, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Schmit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Schmit 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 | 2,265 | 2,319 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,195 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,040 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 45 | 34 | 62 | 31.9% |
| As White | 71 | 24 | 17 | 30 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 17 | 32 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Schmit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Schmit's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 98.6% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schmit usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schmit usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schmit usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schmit usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 85.3% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
Vincent Schmit's chess games
All 141 games by Vincent Schmit in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 45 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,550 | Vandoeuvre Open 16th | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,408 | Maia Chess Open | C41 |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Sanz Wawer | 2,376 | Maia Chess Open | D04 |
| Aug 2025 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,371 | Maia Chess Open | D35 |
| Jul 2020 | Lucas Ranaldi | 2,343 | 13th Paleochora Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,743 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,478 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 2,069 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Schmit's chess games?
141 games by Vincent Schmit, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Vincent Schmit has played.
What does Vincent Schmit play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Vincent Schmit opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Schmit answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Vincent Schmit play as White?
As White, Vincent Schmit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Schmit play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Schmit most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Vincent Schmit's FIDE rating?
Vincent Schmit is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Vincent Schmit played?
Our database contains 141 games by Vincent Schmit, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Schmit?
141 games by Vincent Schmit 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.