Prepare against Peter Thalheim
DEU · World #62,322 classical · FIDE ID 12958220
When preparing against Peter Thalheim, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Peter Thalheim, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Peter Thalheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Thalheim 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 | 1,848 | 1,913 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2024): 125 rated games against 121 different opponents, across 16 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 118 | 38 | 36 | 44 | 32.2% | 1,839 | 1,803 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 57 | 3 | 21 | 33 | 5.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 44 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 52.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1,897 | 1,808 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,868 | 1,868 |
| 2019 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 1,736 | 1,663 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,912 | 1,819 |
| 2016 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1,837 | 1,787 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1,950 | 1,778 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,745 | 1,678 |
| 2013 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 1,890 | 1,876 |
| 2012 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,801 | 1,973 |
Where Peter Thalheim has played
Germany (14) · Czechia (1) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Thalheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Thalheim's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Thalheim usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Thalheim usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Thalheim usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Peter Thalheim's chess games
All 31 games by Peter Thalheim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Gunnar Pohl | 1,927 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | D37 |
| Aug 2012 | Oswald Smits | 1,922 | ch-GER Seniors | A25 |
| Aug 2012 | Axel Reeh | 1,814 | ch-GER Seniors | E91 |
| Mar 2013 | Reinhard Gross | 1,794 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
| Aug 2012 | Christoph Helbig | 1,791 | ch-GER Seniors | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,983 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Thalheim's chess games?
31 games by Peter Thalheim, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Peter Thalheim has played.
What does Peter Thalheim play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Peter Thalheim opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Thalheim answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Thalheim play as White?
As White, Peter Thalheim's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Thalheim play as Black?
As Black, Peter Thalheim most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Peter Thalheim's FIDE rating?
Peter Thalheim is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Peter Thalheim played?
Our database contains 31 games by Peter Thalheim, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Thalheim?
31 games by Peter Thalheim 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.