Prepare against Thomas Oberst
FM · DEU · World #10,106 classical · FIDE ID 4614933
When preparing against Thomas Oberst, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Thomas Oberst, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Oberst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Oberst 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 | 2,168 | 2,332 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,227 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,270 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 114 | 52 | 105 | 42.1% |
| As White | 140 | 66 | 25 | 49 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 131 | 48 | 27 | 56 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Oberst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Oberst's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 62.1% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 15.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Oberst usually continues d3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Oberst usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Oberst usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Oberst usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Oberst usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Oberst usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 57.1% |
| b5 | 9 | 23.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Oberst's chess games
All 271 games by Thomas Oberst 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: 114 wins, 52 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | J. Gonzales | 2,395 | Sitges Open | A05 |
| Feb 2000 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,386 | BL2-Sued 9900 | B24 |
| Dec 2003 | Josef Gheng | 2,367 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | B67 |
| Nov 1999 | Christian Maier | 2,367 | BL2-Sued 9900 | C05 |
| Feb 2002 | Andreas Balzar | 2,362 | BL2-Sued 0102 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2007 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,147 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| BL2-Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,293 |
| BL2-Sued 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| BL2-Sued 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| BL2-Sued 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Oberst's chess games?
271 games by Thomas Oberst, 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 Oberst has played.
What does Thomas Oberst play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Thomas Oberst opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Oberst answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...b5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Oberst play as White?
As White, Thomas Oberst's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Oberst play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Oberst most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Thomas Oberst's FIDE rating?
Thomas Oberst is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Thomas Oberst played?
Our database contains 271 games by Thomas Oberst, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 52 draws, 105 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Oberst?
271 games by Thomas Oberst 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.