Prepare against Thomas Bittner
DEU · World #11,693 classical · FIDE ID 4640942
Our database contains 123 games by Thomas Bittner, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bittner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bittner 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 | 2,145 | 2,196 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 48 | 30 | 45 | 39.0% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 67 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bittner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bittner's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bittner usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bittner usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bittner usually continues Bc4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Bittner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 59.1% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
Thomas Bittner's chess games
All 123 games by Thomas Bittner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 48 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Hartmut Metz | 2,293 | CupT GER Baden | B13 |
| Mar 2000 | Andreas Kuhn | 2,195 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | A08 |
| Feb 2020 | Parwis Nabavi | 2,182 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | C54 |
| Mar 2015 | Victor-Dumitru Stolniceanu | 2,134 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | C23 |
| Jan 2024 | Markus Ungerer | 2,131 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 1,960 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Karlsruhe U20 | 1992 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bittner's chess games?
123 games by Thomas Bittner, from Jul 2008 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 Bittner has played.
What does Thomas Bittner play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Thomas Bittner opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bittner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bittner play as White?
As White, Thomas Bittner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bittner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bittner most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Thomas Bittner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bittner is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (May 2013).
How many games has Thomas Bittner played?
Our database contains 123 games by Thomas Bittner, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bittner?
123 games by Thomas Bittner 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.