Prepare against Thomas Hebesberger
FM · Austria · World #6,355 classical · FIDE ID 1603272
Our database contains 324 games by Thomas Hebesberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hebesberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hebesberger 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 | 2,238 | 2,356 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,351 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,338 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 128 | 89 | 107 | 39.5% |
| As White | 168 | 70 | 46 | 52 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 156 | 58 | 43 | 55 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hebesberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hebesberger's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 79 | 47.0% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 72 | 42.9% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.1% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hebesberger usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 91.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 19.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hebesberger's chess games
All 324 games by Thomas Hebesberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 89 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Robert Ruck | 2,485 | 17th Jacques Lemans Open | D78 |
| Jul 2001 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,427 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | E65 |
| Aug 1998 | Manfred Freitag | 2,400 | ch-AUT | A46 |
| Mar 2013 | Georg Froewis | 2,399 | chT-AUT 1213 | A36 |
| Jul 2001 | Helmut Kummer | 2,386 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2002 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,499 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,278 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,378 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hebesberger's chess games?
324 games by Thomas Hebesberger, from Apr 2003 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 Hebesberger has played.
What does Thomas Hebesberger play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Thomas Hebesberger opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hebesberger answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hebesberger play as White?
As White, Thomas Hebesberger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hebesberger play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hebesberger most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Rat Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Thomas Hebesberger's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hebesberger is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Thomas Hebesberger played?
Our database contains 324 games by Thomas Hebesberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 89 draws, 107 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hebesberger?
324 games by Thomas Hebesberger 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.