Schmidt played for Poland 14 times in Chess Olympiads between 1962 and 1994.

In tournaments, Schmidt won or tied for 1st at Lublin 1970, Polanica Zdrój 1973, Malmö 1977, Bagneux 1980, Polanica Zdrój 1981, Smederevo 1981 and Vinkovci 1986.

In 2004, Schmidt was awarded the title of FIDE Senior Trainer.

[2] Schmidt died on 1 April 2023, at the age of 79.

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