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James Schmidt
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1598
#344
Peak
1612
February 2026
Record
104W · 52L · 4D
Last
February 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1666
#61
Peak
1682
October 2025
Record
45W · 14L · 2D
Last
October 2025
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1539
#271
Peak
1555
October 2025
Record
36W · 15L · 2D
Last
October 2025
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Regional
Current
1452
#77
Peak
1464
April 2025
Record
9W · 2L
Last
April 2025
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Inactive
Current
1313
Peak
1329
April 2024
Record
4W · 2L
Last
April 2024
Scout analysis
Longsword
104W · 52L · 4D (65%)
Longsword
104W · 52L · 4D (65%)
Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 55%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 55%
Record: 104W · 52L · 4D (65%)
Recent half (80 fights): 75%
Older half (80 fights): 55%
Delta: +20%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 160 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+8.4 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+8.4 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 13
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 7
Over/under vs expectation:
+8.4
(79 actual / 70.6 expected, n=131)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
20 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
20 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.87
Avg exchanges / match: 6.3
Doubles / match: 0.8
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 14%
Comeback wins (was behind): 93%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 65% · Elim 68%
▾
Stage
Balanced
Pool 65% · Elim 68%
Pool stage: 74W · 40L (65%)
Elimination: 15W · 7L (68%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1598
Peak rating: 1612 (February 2026)
Gap to peak: -14
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
51W · 23L
(69%)
+1.2 vs expectation
(n=55)
avg opponent 1280
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A)
34W · 25L · 2D
(56%)
+8.7 vs expectation
(n=60)
avg opponent 1466
Mixed Steel Longsword (Open)
14W · 1L · 2D
(82%)
-1.1 vs expectation
(n=8)
avg opponent 1017
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B)
5W · 3L
(63%)
-0.4 vs expectation
(n=8)
avg opponent 1137
Rapier
45W · 14L · 2D (74%)
Rapier
45W · 14L · 2D (74%)
Form
Steady
Recent 73% vs older 73%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 73% vs older 73%
Record: 45W · 14L · 2D (74%)
Recent half (30 fights): 73%
Older half (30 fights): 73%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 4 Wins
Based on 61 recorded rapier fights.
Schedule
Getting ambushed
+0.8 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Getting ambushed
+0.8 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 5
Over/under vs expectation:
+0.8
(16 actual / 15.2 expected, n=25)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
7 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
7 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2.04
Avg exchanges / match: 7.6
Doubles / match: 1.43
First scorer rate: 71%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 79% · Elim 75%
▾
Stage
Balanced
Pool 79% · Elim 75%
Pool stage: 38W · 10L (79%)
Elimination: 6W · 2L (75%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1666
Peak rating: 1682 (October 2025)
Gap to peak: -15
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sabre
36W · 15L · 2D (68%)
Sabre
36W · 15L · 2D (68%)
Form
Rising
Recent 88% vs older 46%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 88% vs older 46%
Record: 36W · 15L · 2D (68%)
Recent half (26 fights): 88%
Older half (26 fights): 46%
Delta: +42%
Current streak: 19 Wins
Based on 53 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+5.7 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+5.7 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 3
Over/under vs expectation:
+5.7
(23 actual / 17.3 expected, n=33)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
High tempo
3 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
High tempo
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2.63
Avg exchanges / match: 7
Doubles / match: 2.67
First scorer rate: 0%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 76% · Elim 38%
▾
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 76% · Elim 38%
Pool stage: 29W · 9L (76%)
Elimination: 3W · 5L (38%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1539
Peak rating: 1555 (October 2025)
Gap to peak: -16
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Sabre
34W · 14L · 1D
(69%)
+5.5 vs expectation
(n=29)
avg opponent 1237
+4 fights in 1 thinner division
Singlestick
9W · 2L (82%)
Singlestick
9W · 2L (82%)
Form
Steady
Recent 80% vs older 80%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 80% vs older 80%
Record: 9W · 2L (82%)
Recent half (5 fights): 80%
Older half (5 fights): 80%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 11 recorded singlestick fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
Pool stage: 7W · 0L (100%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1452
Peak rating: 1464 (April 2025)
Gap to peak: -12
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Dussack
6W · 2L · 1D (67%)
Dussack
6W · 2L · 1D (67%)
Form
Steady
Recent 75% vs older 75%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 75% vs older 75%
Record: 6W · 2L · 1D (67%)
Recent half (4 fights): 75%
Older half (4 fights): 75%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 9 recorded dussack fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 75%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 75%
Pool stage: 6W · 2L (75%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Mixed Weapon
4W · 3L (57%)
Mixed Weapon
4W · 3L (57%)
Form
Building
57% win rate · 7 fights
▾
Form
Building
57% win rate · 7 fights
Record: 4W · 3L (57%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 7 recorded mixed weapon fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
Pool stage: 2W · 2L (50%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sword & Buckler
4W · 2L (67%)
Sword & Buckler
4W · 2L (67%)
Form
Building
67% win rate · 6 fights
▾
Form
Building
67% win rate · 6 fights
Record: 4W · 2L (67%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 6 recorded sword & buckler fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
Pool stage: 3W · 0L (100%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1313
Peak rating: 1329 (April 2024)
Gap to peak: -16
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Reach
18 events · us · 4.8 yrs active
5 rated weapons
▾
Reach
18 events · us · 4.8 yrs active
5 rated weapons
Tournaments: 18
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 57
Fights / year: 64.6
Rated weapons: 5
Clubmates
·
Dartmouth Swordplay Guild●
(6)
Events & fights
(18)
Helm of the Charles 2026●
February 2026 · us
8 fights
▾
February 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 289 ▲8 · 1,612.8
Chilly Charity Challenge 2026●
January 2026 · us
15 fights
▾
January 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 300 ▲40 · 1,608.3
BHL November 2025●
November 2025 · us
12 fights
▾
November 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 338 ▼51 · 1,589.4
WIN
1000 96%
LOSS
1048 81%
LOSS
1564 58%
WIN
1000 96%
LOSS
Dakota Taylor●
·
Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-5
Review →
1044 95%
WIN
Dakota Taylor●
·
Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research●
Longsword
· Pool Set 2
Score 2-5
Review →
1044 95%
Brick City Brawl 2025●
October 2025 · us
27 fights
▾
October 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 287 ▲84 · 1,607.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 194 ▲64 · 1,555.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 52 ▲14 · 1,682.0
Swordtoberfest 2025●
October 2025 · us
17 fights
▾
October 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 287 ▲84 · 1,607.1
WIN
Michael Mahoney●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Longsword
· Round 1
Score 4-3
Review →
WIN
Em Phillips●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Longsword
· Round 1
Score 6-1
Review →
778 95%
WIN
931 84%
WIN
931 84%
Boar's Tooth 2025●
August 2025 · us
48 fights
▾
August 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 359 ▲220 · 1,569.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 250 ▲470 · 1,512.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 62 ▲71 · 1,648.1
Legend of the Lake 2025●
April 2025 · us
29 fights
▾
April 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 505 ▲273 · 1,508.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 639 ▲124 · 1,293.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 116 ▲36 · 1,561.1
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 59 ▲45 · 1,464.5
BHL April 2025●
April 2025 · us
19 fights
▾
April 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 505 ▲273 · 1,508.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 116 ▲36 · 1,561.1
LOSS
1483 39%
BHL November 2024●
October 2024 · us
7 fights
▾
October 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 634 ▼14 · 1,248.4
16 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 605 ▲354 · 1,458.4
Revolution Rumble 2024●
July 2024 · us
8 fights
▾
July 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 959 ▼21 · 1,374.8
WIN
923 83%
WIN
1335 55%
34 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 938 ▲133 · 1,375.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 113 ▼31 · 1,517.8
Legend of the Lake 2024●
April 2024 · us
30 fights
▾
April 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1041 ▲241 · 1,340.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 532 ▲77 · 1,241.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 70 · 1,550.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 304 · 1,329.8
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 65 · 1,344.8
LOSS
1445 36%
WIN
Aidan Durkee●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Longsword
· Pool 1
Score 5-2 · 4 doubles
Review →
WIN
Nicholas Kent●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Longsword
· Pool 1
Score 4-0 · 1 double
Review →
811 78%
LOSS
1595 23%
LOSS
Elijah Clarke●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Sabre
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-5
Review →
1467 30%
LOSS
1582
WIN
Nicholas Kent●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Rapier
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-0 · 1 double
Review →
951
WIN
Abigail Broadley●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Singlestick
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-1
Review →
657
LOSS
1730
WIN
Caleb Chasteen●
·
Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-4
Review →
WIN
Abigail Broadley●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-1
Review →
WIN
WIN
Caleb Chasteen●
·
Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship●
Sword & Buckler
· Quarterfinals
Score 5-4
Review →
LOSS
Elijah Clarke●
·
University of Vermont Historical Fencing Club●
Sword & Buckler
· Semifinals
Score 2-5
Review →
1302
12 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1080 ▲704 · 1,297.5
Combat Con 2022●
July 2022 · us
10 fights
▾
July 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1001 ▲106 · 1,160.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 233 ▲82 · 1,203.9
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
Grant Parrinello●
·
Einhorn Los Angeles Historical Fencing Arts●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 3-5 · 1 double
Review →
1274 38%
WIN
1548 22%
AG Open 2022●
April 2022 · us
4 fights
▾
April 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 914 ▲88 · 1,100.3
6 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 453 · 1,097.3
5 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1629 · 1,025.4
How to read this profile
Rating is Glicko-2: the number shown is score - 2*RD (97.5% confidence lower bound), not raw skill. Inactive fighters "drift down" as RD grows - not because they got worse.
Hemaratings ratings don't factor in match scores, exchange counts, or doubles. Scout's score-margin and style metrics describe HOW a fighter fights, not the rating tier their results earned.
Hemaratings recomputes in batches days-to-weeks after events. A fighter's most recent tournament may not yet be reflected.
Regional At least one of this fighter's ratings is "island" - their rank/percentile is relative to an isolated regional scene, not the global population. Cross-scene rating comparisons are unreliable.