Prepare against Thomas Bauer
CM · Austria · World #8,105 classical · FIDE ID 1639293
When preparing against Thomas Bauer, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 817 games by Thomas Bauer, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bauer 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 | 2,203 | 2,270 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,146 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,387 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 817 | 343 | 60 | 414 | 42.0% |
| As White | 401 | 186 | 31 | 184 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 416 | 157 | 29 | 230 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bauer's side.
First moves as White (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 78.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 13.5% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 6.5% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.2% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 55.4% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 34 | 17.6% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 26 | 13.5% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Thomas Bauer's chess games
All 817 games by Thomas Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 343 wins, 60 draws, 414 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/3/19 | 35.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/1/17 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 11/5/19 | 31.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 10/1/16 | 37.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Feb 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,518 | ch-EU Blitz | B40 |
| Apr 2017 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,503 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 405 | 193 | 2,231 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 49 | 24 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 10 | 2,265 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 13 | 3 | 2,134 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,135 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,149 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bauer's chess games?
817 games by Thomas Bauer, from Sep 2012 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 Thomas Bauer has played.
What does Thomas Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 401 games with White in our database, Thomas Bauer opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bauer answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bauer play as White?
As White, Thomas Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bauer most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Thomas Bauer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bauer is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Thomas Bauer played?
Our database contains 817 games by Thomas Bauer, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 60 draws, 414 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bauer?
817 games by Thomas Bauer 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.