Prepare against Thomas Meier
DEU · World #10,248 classical · FIDE ID 4604482
When preparing against Thomas Meier, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Thomas Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Meier 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 | 2,166 | 2,318 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,211 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,211 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 87 | 70 | 72 | 38.0% |
| As White | 117 | 54 | 34 | 29 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 33 | 36 | 43 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Meier's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 92.3% | 60.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.3% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Meier usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Meier usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Meier usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 84.9% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Meier's chess games
All 229 games by Thomas Meier 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: 87 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Heiner Siepelt | 2,330 | ch-Bayern 62nd | B26 |
| Nov 1998 | Wolfgang Steiger | 2,325 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | D24 |
| Jan 1992 | Hans Niedermaier | 2,315 | chT-Bayern A 63rd | D33 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Welz | 2,315 | BL2-Sued 9495 | D03 |
| Jan 1991 | Denes Martinidesz | 2,310 | Grand Prix Suisse Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern 62nd | 1991 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-Bayern A 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Augsburg 8788 | 1987 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-Bayern B 61st | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,541 |
| ch-Bayern B 60th | 1989 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Meier's chess games?
229 games by Thomas Meier, 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 Meier has played.
What does Thomas Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Thomas Meier opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Meier answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Meier play as White?
As White, Thomas Meier's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Meier play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Meier most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Thomas Meier's FIDE rating?
Thomas Meier is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Thomas Meier played?
Our database contains 229 games by Thomas Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Meier?
229 games by Thomas Meier 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.