Prepare against Fabian Thiel
DEU · World #11,120 classical · FIDE ID 12979813
Our database contains 66 games by Fabian Thiel, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Thiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Thiel 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 | 2,153 | 2,154 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 35 | 14 | 25.8% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Thiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Thiel's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thiel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Thiel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Thiel usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thiel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thiel usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Thiel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Fabian Thiel's chess games
All 66 games by Fabian Thiel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 35 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Das Soham | 2,376 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C54 |
| Jan 2017 | Reiner Huch | 2,216 | Regionalliga SO 1617 | C16 |
| Oct 2022 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,216 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | C24 |
| Nov 2017 | Maximilian Trapp | 2,180 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | A48 |
| Apr 2023 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,160 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,138 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,399 |
| Regionalliga SO 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| 37th Munich OIS Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,040 |
| 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Thiel's chess games?
66 games by Fabian Thiel, from Dec 2013 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 Thiel has played.
What does Fabian Thiel play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Fabian Thiel opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Thiel answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabian Thiel play as White?
As White, Fabian Thiel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Thiel play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Thiel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Fabian Thiel's FIDE rating?
Fabian Thiel is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Fabian Thiel played?
Our database contains 66 games by Fabian Thiel, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 35 draws, 14 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Thiel?
66 games by Fabian Thiel 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.