Prepare against Thomas Posch
Austria · World #79,824 classical · FIDE ID 1639706
When preparing against Thomas Posch, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Thomas Posch, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Posch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Posch 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 | 1,790 | 1,850 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,782 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Posch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Posch's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Posch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Posch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Posch's chess games
All 31 games by Thomas Posch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Edgar Blocher | 1,861 | 14th Vienna Open B | B07 |
| Aug 2003 | Albert Unger | 1,811 | 14th Vienna Open B | D37 |
| Aug 2012 | Jan Klimes | 1,564 | Vienna Husek Open B | B80 |
| Aug 2012 | Samir Aziz | 1,466 | Vienna Husek Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,684 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,718 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 6 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Posch's chess games?
31 games by Thomas Posch, from Sep 2015 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 Posch has played.
What does Thomas Posch play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Thomas Posch opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Posch answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Thomas Posch play as White?
As White, Thomas Posch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Posch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Posch most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Thomas Posch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Posch is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Thomas Posch played?
Our database contains 31 games by Thomas Posch, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Posch?
31 games by Thomas Posch 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.