Prepare against Fabian Theobald
DEU · World #83,370 classical · FIDE ID 12952788
When preparing against Fabian Theobald, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 82 games by Fabian Theobald, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Theobald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Theobald 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 | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 31 | 13 | 38 | 37.8% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Theobald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Theobald's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 88.1% | 43.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Theobald usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Theobald usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Theobald usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Theobald usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Theobald usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Theobald usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 79.2% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Fabian Theobald's chess games
All 82 games by Fabian Theobald in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 31 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Karlheinz Eg | 1,854 | 19th Rhein Main Open B | C58 |
| Jun 2015 | Jens-Dirk Willenbring | 1,753 | 18th Rhein Main Open B | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Markus Kirchner | 1,633 | ch-Hessen U14 | C53 |
| Jun 2014 | Jens Urbach | 1,600 | 17th Rhein Main Open B | C47 |
| Jan 2014 | Robert Bethke | 1,545 | ch-Hessen U12 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2014 | 17 | 9 | 1,208 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 849 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,471 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open B | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,285 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,631 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,432 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Theobald's chess games?
82 games by Fabian Theobald, from Jul 2014 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 Fabian Theobald has played.
What does Fabian Theobald play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Fabian Theobald opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Theobald answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Fabian Theobald play as White?
As White, Fabian Theobald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Theobald play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Theobald most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Fabian Theobald's FIDE rating?
Fabian Theobald is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fabian Theobald played?
Our database contains 82 games by Fabian Theobald, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Theobald?
82 games by Fabian Theobald 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.