Prepare against Thomas Biehler
DEU · World #9,050 classical · FIDE ID 4607082
When preparing against Thomas Biehler, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Thomas Biehler, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Biehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Biehler 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 | 2,178 | 2,262 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,250 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 74 | 66 | 44 | 40.2% |
| As White | 92 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 37 | 23 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Biehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Biehler's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 58.7% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 25.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 60.2% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Biehler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Biehler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Biehler usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Biehler usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Biehler usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Biehler usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 72.5% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Thomas Biehler's chess games
All 184 games by Thomas Biehler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 74 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,460 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | A29 |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Nemet | 2,450 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | E61 |
| Jan 1989 | Slobodan Martinovic | 2,440 | BL2-Sued-West 8990 | E62 |
| Jan 1989 | Gyula Horvath | 2,425 | St Ingbert Open | E61 |
| Jan 1987 | Stefan Gross | 2,420 | St Ingbert Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1989 | 16 | 11 | 2,531 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1987 | 13 | 7 | 2,337 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,421 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 6 | 2,457 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,417 |
| BL2-Sued-West 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,549 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Biehler's chess games?
184 games by Thomas Biehler, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Biehler has played.
What does Thomas Biehler play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Thomas Biehler opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Biehler answers 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Biehler play as White?
As White, Thomas Biehler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Biehler play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Biehler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Thomas Biehler's FIDE rating?
Thomas Biehler is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Thomas Biehler played?
Our database contains 184 games by Thomas Biehler, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Biehler?
184 games by Thomas Biehler 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.