Prepare against Thomas Schlager
DEU · World #9,423 classical · FIDE ID 4630980
Our database contains 331 games by Thomas Schlager, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schlager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schlager 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 | 2,179 | 2,297 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 107 | 137 | 87 | 32.3% |
| As White | 155 | 60 | 54 | 41 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 176 | 47 | 83 | 46 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schlager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schlager's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 96.8% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schlager usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schlager usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Schlager usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Schlager usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schlager usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 48.5% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 47.0% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 75.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 24.6% | 46.9% |
Thomas Schlager's chess games
All 331 games by Thomas Schlager 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: 107 wins, 137 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 1/12/2 | 6.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,416 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | D01 |
| Nov 2004 | Milos Mozny | 2,376 | BL2-Sued 0405 | D63 |
| Jan 1995 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,370 | BL2-Sued 9596 | A11 |
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Riedel | 2,360 | BL2-Sued 9697 | D55 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Dittmar | 2,355 | BL2-Sued 9596 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1987 | 11 | 8 | – |
| BL2-Sued-West 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
| Pforzheim | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| Oberliga Baden 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schlager's chess games?
331 games by Thomas Schlager, 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 Schlager has played.
What does Thomas Schlager play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Thomas Schlager opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schlager answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schlager play as White?
As White, Thomas Schlager's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schlager play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schlager most often plays: Alekhine Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Thomas Schlager's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schlager is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thomas Schlager played?
Our database contains 331 games by Thomas Schlager, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 137 draws, 87 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schlager?
331 games by Thomas Schlager 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.