Prepare against Wilhelm Schimming
DEU · World #145,800 classical · FIDE ID 34662030
When preparing against Wilhelm Schimming, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 58 games by Wilhelm Schimming, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Schimming's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Schimming 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 | 1,605 | 1,657 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,618 | 1,628 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 34.5% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Schimming's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Schimming's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 63.0% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Schimming usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Schimming usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schimming usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Schimming usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schimming usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Schimming usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 44.0% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Wilhelm Schimming's chess games
All 58 games by Wilhelm Schimming in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Oscar Brucker | 1,818 | Marburger Schachtage B | C53 |
| May 2026 | Julian Moeller | 1,738 | DEM U10 | C47 |
| May 2024 | Leo von Elmpt | 1,719 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| May 2026 | Tymofii Malyi | 1,593 | DEM U10 | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Yun-Cheng Lai | 1,507 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U08 | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,176 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,640 |
| DEM U10 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,612 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,846 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,285 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Schimming's chess games?
58 games by Wilhelm Schimming, from Jul 2024 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 Wilhelm Schimming has played.
What does Wilhelm Schimming play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Schimming opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Schimming answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Schimming play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Schimming's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Schimming play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Schimming most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Wilhelm Schimming's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Schimming is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess and 1,618 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Wilhelm Schimming played?
Our database contains 58 games by Wilhelm Schimming, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Schimming?
58 games by Wilhelm Schimming 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.