Prepare against Thomas Wyss
FM · CHE · World #6,565 classical · FIDE ID 1302949
Our database contains 209 games by Thomas Wyss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Wyss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Wyss 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 | 2,233 | 2,325 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 77 | 35 | 97 | 36.8% |
| As White | 99 | 40 | 19 | 40 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 110 | 37 | 16 | 57 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Wyss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Wyss's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.1% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Wyss usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Wyss usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wyss usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Wyss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Wyss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Wyss usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 95.7% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 58.1% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Wyss's chess games
All 209 games by Thomas Wyss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 77 wins, 35 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Florian Jenni | 2,511 | Winterthur Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Nedeljko Kelecevic | 2,460 | 18th Zuerich Open A | E81 |
| Oct 2008 | Viktor Varadi | 2,432 | Winterthur Open | B87 |
| Sep 2002 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,394 | chT-SUI | D12 |
| Jan 2001 | Filip Daniel Goldstern | 2,386 | 3rd Basel Hilton Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,229 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 15 | 7 | 2,313 |
| Biel Credis Open | 1995 | 12 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Oberliga Baden 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-DEN U20 | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,308 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,464 |
| Zuerich Hilton Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-SUI | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Wyss's chess games?
209 games by Thomas Wyss, from Apr 2003 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 Wyss has played.
What does Thomas Wyss play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Thomas Wyss opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Wyss answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Wyss play as White?
As White, Thomas Wyss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Wyss play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Wyss most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Thomas Wyss's FIDE rating?
Thomas Wyss is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Thomas Wyss played?
Our database contains 209 games by Thomas Wyss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 35 draws, 97 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Wyss?
209 games by Thomas Wyss 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.