Prepare against Catherine Thuerig
CHE · World #50,953 classical · FIDE ID 1304062
Our database contains 107 games by Catherine Thuerig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Catherine Thuerig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catherine Thuerig 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 | 1,889 | 2,065 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,936 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 32 | 30 | 45 | 29.9% |
| As White | 53 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catherine Thuerig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catherine Thuerig's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Thuerig usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Thuerig usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Thuerig usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Catherine Thuerig's chess games
All 107 games by Catherine Thuerig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anjela Khegay | 2,205 | 32nd Olympiad Women | B50 |
| Dec 1994 | Julia Tverskaya | 2,155 | Olympiad Women-31 | C47 |
| Jan 1994 | Evelin Kuenzner | 2,145 | 4 Laender-Cup w | B17 |
| Nov 2013 | Ana Berke | 2,139 | 19th chT-EU w | B14 |
| Jan 1996 | Amelia Hernandez Bonilla | 2,095 | 32nd Olympiad Women | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Laender-Cup w | 1997 | 21 | 12 | 1,965 |
| ch-SUI w | 1999 | 20 | 8 | 1,967 |
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Silvaplana w | 1993 | 9 | 1 | 1,839 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 23rd Lenk Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| 26th Zuerich Open B | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catherine Thuerig's chess games?
107 games by Catherine Thuerig, from Apr 2003 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 Catherine Thuerig has played.
What does Catherine Thuerig play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Catherine Thuerig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catherine Thuerig answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Catherine Thuerig play as White?
As White, Catherine Thuerig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catherine Thuerig play as Black?
As Black, Catherine Thuerig most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Catherine Thuerig's FIDE rating?
Catherine Thuerig is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Catherine Thuerig played?
Our database contains 107 games by Catherine Thuerig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catherine Thuerig?
107 games by Catherine Thuerig 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.