Prepare against Matthias Thaler
CHE · World #9,145 classical · FIDE ID 1302191
When preparing against Matthias Thaler, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Matthias Thaler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Thaler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Thaler 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 | 2,183 | 2,208 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,201 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 19 | 2 | 11 | 59.4% |
| As White | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 76.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Thaler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Thaler's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Thaler usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Thaler usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Thaler usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thaler usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Thaler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Matthias Thaler's chess games
All 32 games by Matthias Thaler 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Lawrence Chachere | 2,240 | Ticino Open | D01 |
| Nov 2002 | Steven F Mayer | 2,190 | 33rd Philadelphia National Open | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Or Shatil | 2,039 | ch-SUI Rapid | A01 |
| Jul 2014 | Claus Molin | 2,002 | 36th Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Alain Tcheau | 1,985 | ch-SUI Rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,037 |
| Zuerich Open B 14th | 1990 | 5 | 5 | – |
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,176 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,299 |
| Ticino Open | 1992 | 2 | 2 | 2,640 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,250 |
| Bern Open | 1992 | 2 | 0 | 2,132 |
| 13th Zuerich Open B | 1989 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Thaler's chess games?
32 games by Matthias Thaler, 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 Matthias Thaler has played.
What does Matthias Thaler play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Matthias Thaler opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Thaler answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Matthias Thaler play as White?
As White, Matthias Thaler's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Thaler play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Thaler most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Matthias Thaler's FIDE rating?
Matthias Thaler is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Matthias Thaler played?
Our database contains 32 games by Matthias Thaler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 11 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Thaler?
32 games by Matthias Thaler 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.