Prepare against Waldemar Schmidt
DEU · World #61,861 classical · FIDE ID 4674294
When preparing against Waldemar Schmidt, expect 1.Nf3 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Waldemar Schmidt, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Schmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar 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 | 1,849 | 2,107 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 2,011 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 58.9% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 69.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Schmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Schmidt's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schmidt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Waldemar Schmidt's chess games
All 56 games by Waldemar Schmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Edmund Schnur | 2,183 | 30th SVR Open | A26 |
| Apr 2006 | Heiko Goetz | 2,173 | ch-SVR HT 29th | A90 |
| Apr 2007 | Michael Daumen | 2,130 | 30th SVR Open | A46 |
| Jun 2018 | Martin Mueller | 2,119 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A25 |
| Apr 2007 | Horst Neumann | 2,021 | 30th SVR Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 33rd SVR Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,713 |
| ch-SVR HT 29th | 2006 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 30th SVR Open | 2007 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| 35th SVR Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,580 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Schmidt's chess games?
56 games by Waldemar Schmidt, from Jul 2004 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 Waldemar Schmidt has played.
What does Waldemar Schmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Waldemar Schmidt opens with 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Schmidt answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Schmidt play as White?
As White, Waldemar Schmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Schmidt play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Schmidt most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Waldemar Schmidt's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Schmidt is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Waldemar Schmidt played?
Our database contains 56 games by Waldemar Schmidt, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (58.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Schmidt?
56 games by Waldemar 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.