Prepare against Robert Thier
Austria · World #57,396 classical · FIDE ID 1612220
When preparing against Robert Thier, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Robert Thier, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Thier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Thier 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 | 1,865 | 1,940 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 11.8% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Thier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Thier's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Thier usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Thier usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Thier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Robert Thier's chess games
All 34 games by Robert Thier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 4 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Christian Eberhardt | 1,933 | Wolfsberg Open | A13 |
| Dec 2014 | Harald Weber | 1,891 | Wolfsberg Open | A39 |
| Dec 2014 | Friedrich Fritzer | 1,693 | Wolfsberg Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfsberg Open | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 12th Semriach Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,758 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,635 |
| 35th St Veit Open B | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,721 |
| chT2O-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,002 |
| Oberwart Open B | 2007 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 23rd Zadar Open B | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,743 |
| 1st Schilcherland Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Thier's chess games?
34 games by Robert Thier, from Jan 2008 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 Robert Thier has played.
What does Robert Thier play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Robert Thier opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Thier answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Thier play as White?
As White, Robert Thier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Thier play as Black?
As Black, Robert Thier most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Robert Thier's FIDE rating?
Robert Thier is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Robert Thier played?
Our database contains 34 games by Robert Thier, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (11.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Thier?
34 games by Robert Thier 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.