What is Schmidt, Matthias's FIDE rating?

Schmidt, Matthias's current standard FIDE rating is 1995.

What is Schmidt, Matthias's world ranking?

Schmidt, Matthias is currently ranked #28,280 in the world (standard rating).

What is Schmidt, Matthias's ranking in Germany?

Schmidt, Matthias is currently ranked #3285 in Germany.

What is Schmidt, Matthias's continental ranking?

Schmidt, Matthias is currently ranked #20,900 in their continent.

What is Schmidt, Matthias's ranking in the 65-70 category?

Schmidt, Matthias is ranked #232 in Germany in the 65-70 age group.

What is Schmidt, Matthias's all-time highest FIDE rating?

Schmidt, Matthias's all-time peak standard rating is 2123.

When did Schmidt, Matthias receive their first FIDE rating?

Schmidt, Matthias first appeared in the FIDE rating list in 2001.

Which federation does Schmidt, Matthias represent?

Schmidt, Matthias represents Germany (GER).

How old is Schmidt, Matthias?

Schmidt, Matthias was born in 1957 and is 69 years old.

When did Schmidt, Matthias reach their peak rating?

Schmidt, Matthias reached their peak standard rating of 2123 in 2001, at age 44.

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Schmidt, Matthias

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FIDE 4631250· Male· Germany· Born in 1957

Matthias Schmidt, a 69-year-old German player, is rated 1995. He has held steady between 1950 and 2000 for 8 months. 14 rated games in the past year (≈6/year long-term). Recent appearance: 3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025. He had 5 career breaks: 14 months (2003–2004), 14 months (2006–2007), 16 months (2008–2010), 23 months (2013–2015) and 26 months (2020–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2123 was reached at age 44 (Jan 2001).

Current rating

1995

Standard

Rpd—·Blz—

All-time high

2123

−128 pts below
Jan 2001 · age 44

Activity

11

games / yr avg. · ≈1/mo

7 past 12 mo · ≈1/mo
classical only
Moderately active

Signature stat

#28,280

#28,280 · players worldwide · of 218,279

Career timeline

13 entries

2025

Re-crossed 2000

at age 68

Mar 2025

2020

Inactive for 26 months

paused at 1996 → returned at 1989

Feb 2020

2018

100 career games

at age 61

Feb 2018

2013

Inactive for 23 months

paused at 2024 → returned at 2016

Feb 2013

2008

Inactive for 16 months

paused at 2078 → returned at 2060

Oct 2008

2006

Re-crossed 2100

at age 49

Jul 2006

Standard rating history

Peak

FIDE title

Threshold

First rated

Inactive period

COVID-19

FIDE recal.

Activity & highlights

Top opponent

vs Andre Kerstan 1,898

3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025 · Oct 2025 · +7.3 Elo

Evolution

-11

2006 → 1995

Tournaments

1

7 games

Score

4/ 757.1%

2W4D1L

Top 2 wins

1.[W]vsAndre Kerstan1,898·3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025·R2·+7.3

2.[W]vsElian von Gehlen1,733·3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025·R1·+3.6

Top 1 loss

1.[L]vsJasper Heinke2,051·3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025·R4·-8.4

Last 12 months — tournaments

1 event

Event	Date	Score	Rank	Perf	Δ Elo
3. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2025 Open Swiss	Oct 2025	4/7	#35	1943	-10.8	▸

Rankings

/

Germany

#3,285

out of 15,549 players

Europe

#20,900

in continent

World

#28,280

out of 400,000+

National ranking

Europe & World

Europe

World

Germany

1	🇩🇪Keymer, Vincent	2,767
2	🇩🇪Bluebaum, Matthias	2,694
3	🇩🇪Svane, Frederik	2,657
4	🇩🇪Donchenko, Alexander	2,640
5	🇩🇪Kollars, Dmitrij	2,634
6	🇩🇪Svane, Rasmus	2,620
7	🇩🇪Doettling, Fabian	2,593
8	🇩🇪Wagner, Dennis	2,591
9	🇩🇪Engel, Luis	2,588
10	🇩🇪Braun, Arik	2,587
...
3285	🇩🇪Schmidt, Matthias	1,995

Europe

1	🇳🇴Carlsen, Magnus	2,841
2	🇩🇪Keymer, Vincent	2,767
3	🇳🇱Giri, Anish	2,764
4	🇫🇷Firouzja, Alireza	2,744
5	🇵🇱Duda, Jan-Krzysztof	2,739
6	🇭🇺Rapport, Richard	2,729
7	🇳🇱Van Foreest, Jorden	2,728
8	🇫🇷Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime	2,721
9	🇦🇿Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar	2,717
10	🇹🇷Erdogmus, Yagiz Kaan	2,713
...
20900	🇩🇪Schmidt, Matthias	1,995

World

1	🇳🇴Carlsen, Magnus	2,841
2	🇺🇸Nakamura, Hikaru	2,792
2	🇺🇸Caruana, Fabiano	2,792
4	🇺🇿Abdusattorov, Nodirbek	2,777
4	🇺🇿Sindarov, Javokhir	2,777
6	🇩🇪Keymer, Vincent	2,767
7	🇳🇱Giri, Anish	2,764
8	🇮🇳Erigaisi Arjun	2,761
9	🇺🇸So, Wesley	2,753
9	🇨🇳Wei, Yi	2,753
...
28280	🇩🇪Schmidt, Matthias	1,995