Prepare against Anton Thaler
CHE · World #15,236 classical · FIDE ID 1303864
Our database contains 127 games by Anton Thaler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Thaler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Thaler 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 | 2,103 | 2,191 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,068 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 46 | 38 | 43 | 36.2% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Thaler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Thaler's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 97.1% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Thaler usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thaler usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Thaler usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Thaler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Anton Thaler's chess games
All 127 games by Anton Thaler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Marcel Hug | 2,305 | chT-SUI | D53 |
| Jul 2019 | Peter Grove | 2,239 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A57 |
| Jul 2016 | Trygve Dahl | 2,233 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A46 |
| Aug 2001 | Ahmed Adly | 2,218 | Biel MTO Open | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,215 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 17 | 2,050 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 23 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,003 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Seniors | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| chT-SUI | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Thaler's chess games?
127 games by Anton Thaler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Anton Thaler has played.
What does Anton Thaler play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Anton Thaler opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Thaler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games).
What openings does Anton Thaler play as White?
As White, Anton Thaler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Thaler play as Black?
As Black, Anton Thaler most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Anton Thaler's FIDE rating?
Anton Thaler is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Anton Thaler played?
Our database contains 127 games by Anton Thaler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Thaler?
127 games by Anton Thaler 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.