Prepare against Hermann Thoeny
Austria · World #34,012 classical · FIDE ID 11800097
When preparing against Hermann Thoeny, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Hermann Thoeny, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Thoeny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Thoeny 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 | 1,965 | 2,175 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,980 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,051 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 81 | 102 | 74 | 31.5% |
| As White | 130 | 44 | 50 | 36 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 37 | 52 | 38 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Thoeny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Thoeny's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 67.7% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 29.2% | 48.7% |
| b4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Thoeny usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 68.5% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 55.8% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.6% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Hermann Thoeny's chess games
All 257 games by Hermann Thoeny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 81 wins, 102 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 4/12/5 | 19.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D32 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Farago | 2,515 | 7th Seefeld Open | A57 |
| Sep 2007 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,332 | 18th Seefeld Open | D32 |
| Jan 1996 | Guenther Wachinger | 2,285 | 11th Wattens Open | A30 |
| May 2013 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,237 | ch-Tirol | A33 |
| Sep 2005 | Andreas Stabolewski | 2,225 | 16th Seefeld Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Thoeny's chess games?
257 games by Hermann Thoeny, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hermann Thoeny has played.
What does Hermann Thoeny play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Hermann Thoeny opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Thoeny answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hermann Thoeny play as White?
As White, Hermann Thoeny's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Thoeny play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Thoeny most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Hermann Thoeny's FIDE rating?
Hermann Thoeny is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Hermann Thoeny played?
Our database contains 257 games by Hermann Thoeny, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 102 draws, 74 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Thoeny?
257 games by Hermann Thoeny 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.