Prepare against Simon Thier
DEU · World #19,144 classical · FIDE ID 24601586
Our database contains 42 games by Simon Thier, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Thier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 2,065 | 2,074 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Thier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Thier's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Thier usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Thier usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Thier usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Thier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Simon Thier's chess games
All 42 games by Simon Thier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kulon,K | 2,395 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Zatonskih,A | 2,318 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jun 2025 | Henrik Petersen | 2,240 | 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Igor Vlasov | 2,211 | 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | A21 |
| May 2007 | Robert Zentgraf | 2,110 | ch-GER U25 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 35th | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,812 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,982 |
| 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,318 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,176 |
| 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Thier's chess games?
42 games by Simon Thier, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Simon Thier has played.
What does Simon Thier play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Simon Thier opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Thier answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Thier play as White?
As White, Simon Thier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Thier play as Black?
As Black, Simon Thier most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Simon Thier's FIDE rating?
Simon Thier is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simon Thier played?
Our database contains 42 games by Simon Thier, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Thier?
42 games by Simon 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.