Prepare against Thierry Breyer
CHE · World #8,079 classical · FIDE ID 1341898
When preparing against Thierry Breyer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Thierry Breyer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Breyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Breyer 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 | 2,204 | 2,204 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,942 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 44.7% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Breyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Breyer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Breyer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Breyer usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Breyer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thierry Breyer's chess games
All 38 games by Thierry Breyer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Philippe Breyer | 2,089 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | B56 |
| May 2026 | Tamir Artan | 2,087 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | B53 |
| May 2026 | Niels Severin Gade | 2,004 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | B15 |
| May 2026 | Michael Christen | 1,964 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | E11 |
| May 2026 | Evan Parmelin | 1,951 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U16 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,843 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
| Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 44th Zuerich Christmas Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Réti Amateur Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,328 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Breyer's chess games?
38 games by Thierry Breyer, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Thierry Breyer has played.
What does Thierry Breyer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thierry Breyer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Breyer answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thierry Breyer play as White?
As White, Thierry Breyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Breyer play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Breyer most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thierry Breyer's FIDE rating?
Thierry Breyer is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Thierry Breyer played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thierry Breyer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Breyer?
38 games by Thierry Breyer 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.