Prepare against Hartmut Schmid
DEU · World #21,747 classical · FIDE ID 4641256
Our database contains 527 games by Hartmut Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Schmid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Schmid 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 | 2,043 | 2,287 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,125 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 207 | 184 | 136 | 39.3% |
| As White | 252 | 122 | 74 | 56 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 275 | 85 | 110 | 80 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Schmid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Schmid's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 73.8% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 51 | 20.2% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schmid usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schmid usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 58.5% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 34 | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 63.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 11.1% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Hartmut Schmid's chess games
All 527 games by Hartmut Schmid 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: 207 wins, 184 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/13/6 | 42.4% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Siegfried Heil | 2,355 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | C03 |
| Jan 2001 | Willy Rosen | 2,315 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | B33 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Rahls | 2,308 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | B22 |
| Sep 2010 | Christoph Maeurer | 2,301 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | A30 |
| Jan 1995 | Rene Dausch | 2,295 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st ch-GER (FRG-09) | 1970 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-GER48 Kandidatenturnier10 | 1965 | 13 | 7 | – |
| ch-GER47 Kandidatenturnier08 | 1963 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
| Deutscher SB Junior International-02 | 1963 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 21st ch-GER Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| ch-GER Seniors 18th | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Schmid's chess games?
527 games by Hartmut Schmid, 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 Hartmut Schmid has played.
What does Hartmut Schmid play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Hartmut Schmid opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Schmid answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Schmid play as White?
As White, Hartmut Schmid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Ponziani Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Schmid play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Schmid most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Hartmut Schmid's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Schmid is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hartmut Schmid played?
Our database contains 527 games by Hartmut Schmid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 184 draws, 136 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Schmid?
527 games by Hartmut Schmid 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.