Prepare against Bernd Thalmeier
Austria · World #37,610 classical · FIDE ID 1616064
When preparing against Bernd Thalmeier, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 101 games by Bernd Thalmeier, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Thalmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Thalmeier 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 | 1,946 | 2,065 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,042 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,040 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 28 | 42 | 31 | 27.7% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 13 | 27 | 19 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Thalmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Thalmeier's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Thalmeier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Bernd Thalmeier's chess games
All 101 games by Bernd Thalmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 42 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Walter Ebner | 2,175 | ch-Graz | B06 |
| Sep 2008 | Karl Cojhter | 2,095 | Graz Open A | B14 |
| Nov 2019 | Alois Teuschler | 2,005 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Arwanitakis | 1,965 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Manfred Peisser | 1,965 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 22 | 8 | 1,940 |
| Graz Open B | 2006 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,002 |
| Graz Open | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Thalmeier's chess games?
101 games by Bernd Thalmeier, from Apr 2004 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 Bernd Thalmeier has played.
What does Bernd Thalmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Bernd Thalmeier opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Thalmeier answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Bernd Thalmeier play as White?
As White, Bernd Thalmeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Thalmeier play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Thalmeier most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Bernd Thalmeier's FIDE rating?
Bernd Thalmeier is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bernd Thalmeier played?
Our database contains 101 games by Bernd Thalmeier, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 42 draws, 31 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Thalmeier?
101 games by Bernd Thalmeier 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.