Prepare against Thomas Schiller
DEU · World #74,037 classical · FIDE ID 16228316
When preparing against Thomas Schiller, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 200 games by Thomas Schiller, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schiller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schiller 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 | 1,808 | 1,956 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,891 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,876 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 76 | 58 | 66 | 38.0% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schiller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schiller's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 79.6% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.7% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 9 | 8.7% | 5.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schiller usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schiller usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Schiller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schiller usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Schiller usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schiller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Schiller's chess games
All 200 games by Thomas Schiller in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 76 wins, 58 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Nogly | 2,230 | ch-Pinneberg Open | D25 |
| Oct 2002 | Carsten Dumjahn | 2,026 | ch-Pinneberg | B22 |
| Sep 2006 | Stefan Wolff | 1,963 | ch-Pinneberg | A21 |
| Jul 2023 | Reiner Gombert | 1,865 | 35th Kiel Open | C02 |
| May 2024 | Noah M Daniels | 1,840 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2017 | 81 | 44 | 1,801 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 73 | 40.5 | 2,276 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U17 | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,683 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | 1997 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schiller's chess games?
200 games by Thomas Schiller, from Mar 2020 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 Schiller has played.
What does Thomas Schiller play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Thomas Schiller opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schiller answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schiller play as White?
As White, Thomas Schiller's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schiller play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schiller most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Thomas Schiller's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schiller is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Thomas Schiller played?
Our database contains 200 games by Thomas Schiller, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 58 draws, 66 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schiller?
200 games by Thomas Schiller 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.