Prepare against Thomas Hirschinger
DEU · World #31,621 classical · FIDE ID 4643844
Our database contains 259 games by Thomas Hirschinger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hirschinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hirschinger 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 | 1,976 | 2,130 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,980 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 75 | 116 | 68 | 29.0% |
| As White | 134 | 37 | 64 | 33 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 38 | 52 | 35 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hirschinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hirschinger's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 37.3% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 27 | 20.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 19.4% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 18.7% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hirschinger usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 32.8% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 67.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hirschinger's chess games
All 259 games by Thomas Hirschinger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 75 wins, 116 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Steinkohl | 2,330 | Hassloch Open A | C41 |
| Jan 1999 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,290 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | A12 |
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Stock | 2,165 | ch-Pfalz | A26 |
| Apr 2017 | Lorenz Busch | 2,106 | ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | A45 |
| Apr 2009 | Ralph Ritter | 2,094 | Hassloch MAT-II | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pfalz B | 1997 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,137 |
| Hassloch Open A | 1999 | 15 | 9 | 2,262 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-RLPF B | 1993 | 13 | 7 | – |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,340 |
| ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
| chB-PF | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hirschinger's chess games?
259 games by Thomas Hirschinger, from Apr 2003 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 Hirschinger has played.
What does Thomas Hirschinger play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Thomas Hirschinger opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hirschinger answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hirschinger play as White?
As White, Thomas Hirschinger's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hirschinger play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hirschinger most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Thomas Hirschinger's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hirschinger is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Hirschinger played?
Our database contains 259 games by Thomas Hirschinger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 116 draws, 68 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hirschinger?
259 games by Thomas Hirschinger 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.