Prepare against Thomas Bernauer
DEU · World #45,680 classical · FIDE ID 16241762
Our database contains 145 games by Thomas Bernauer, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bernauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bernauer 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 | 1,911 | 1,945 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,945 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 56 | 38 | 51 | 38.6% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 16 | 24 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bernauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bernauer's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Thomas Bernauer's chess games
All 145 games by Thomas Bernauer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 56 wins, 38 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Gerhard Spiesberger | 2,094 | Niederbayernliga 1314 | C42 |
| Jan 2012 | Herbert Palmi | 2,014 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | C07 |
| Dec 2009 | Erik Lipok | 2,008 | Niederbayernliga 0910 | B14 |
| Dec 2014 | Rainer Hartl | 1,999 | Niederbayernliga 1415 | B98 |
| Nov 2010 | Norbert Fruehauf | 1,997 | Niederbayernliga 1011 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Bayern | 2004 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,979 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Niederbayernliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| Niederbayernliga 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,805 |
| Niederbayernliga 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| Niederbayernliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bernauer's chess games?
145 games by Thomas Bernauer, from May 2017 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 Thomas Bernauer has played.
What does Thomas Bernauer play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Thomas Bernauer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bernauer answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bernauer play as White?
As White, Thomas Bernauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bernauer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bernauer most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Thomas Bernauer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bernauer is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Bernauer played?
Our database contains 145 games by Thomas Bernauer, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 38 draws, 51 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bernauer?
145 games by Thomas Bernauer 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.