Prepare against Wolfgang Schmitz
DEU · World #41,158 classical · FIDE ID 4657926
Our database contains 92 games by Wolfgang Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Schmitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Schmitz 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 | 1,930 | 2,194 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,981 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 18 | 42 | 34.8% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 8 | 23 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Schmitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Schmitz's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmitz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Schmitz's chess games
All 92 games by Wolfgang Schmitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Marianne Schaffarth | 2,065 | 14th Bad Woerishofen Open | C22 |
| Oct 2018 | Fabian Horbach | 1,968 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | D05 |
| Jun 2019 | Fred Reinl | 1,961 | 29th Schweinfurt Open | C45 |
| Apr 2012 | Charles Gould | 1,921 | ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | A03 |
| Dec 2009 | Trine Maja Bierfreund | 1,910 | Regionalliga NW 0910 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,946 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,856 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,734 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,748 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,660 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Schmitz's chess games?
92 games by Wolfgang Schmitz, from Apr 2003 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 Schmitz has played.
What does Wolfgang Schmitz play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Schmitz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Schmitz answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Schmitz play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Schmitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Schmitz play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Schmitz most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Wolfgang Schmitz's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Schmitz is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Schmitz played?
Our database contains 92 games by Wolfgang Schmitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Schmitz?
92 games by Wolfgang Schmitz 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.