Prepare against Wolfgang Max Schmitt
DEU · World #101,340 classical · FIDE ID 24642401
When preparing against Wolfgang Max Schmitt, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Wolfgang Max Schmitt, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Max Schmitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Max Schmitt 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 | 1,726 | 1,765 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 20.8% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Max Schmitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Max Schmitt's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 48.3% | 35.7% |
| f4 | 9 | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schmitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Max Schmitt's chess games
All 53 games by Wolfgang Max Schmitt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Almir Masic | 1,950 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | E44 |
| Oct 2015 | Alphons Schiffer | 1,769 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | E43 |
| Jun 2020 | Colin Ensslinger | 1,741 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Vasil Tonev | 1,702 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | D36 |
| Mar 2019 | Peter Lingl | 1,563 | 18th GER Seniors Derby | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,610 |
| ch-Suedschwaben | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,410 |
| ch- Unterfranken 69 Seniors | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| 18th GER Seniors Derby | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,558 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 08th Lippe Cup B | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,643 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,553 |
| chB-Bayern 80th | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Max Schmitt's chess games?
53 games by Wolfgang Max Schmitt, from Apr 2006 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 Wolfgang Max Schmitt has played.
What does Wolfgang Max Schmitt play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Max Schmitt opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.f4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Max Schmitt answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Max Schmitt play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Max Schmitt's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Max Schmitt play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Max Schmitt most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Wolfgang Max Schmitt's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Max Schmitt is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Max Schmitt played?
Our database contains 53 games by Wolfgang Max Schmitt, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Max Schmitt?
53 games by Wolfgang Max Schmitt 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.