Prepare against Thomas Zechner
Austria · FIDE ID 530007380
When preparing against Thomas Zechner, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (33%).
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Zechner. Below you'll find Thomas Zechner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Zechner 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 | 1,676 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22.5% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Zechner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Zechner's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Zechner usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zechner usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zechner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Zechner usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zechner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zechner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Thomas Zechner's chess games
All 40 games by Thomas Zechner in the Chess.ceo database 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, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Mira Soldic | 1,850 | 11th Wattens Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,663 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
| 08th Wattens Open | 1993 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Zechner's chess games?
40 games by Thomas Zechner 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 Zechner has played.
What does Thomas Zechner play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Zechner opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Zechner answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Thomas Zechner play as White?
As White, Thomas Zechner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Zechner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Zechner most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thomas Zechner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Zechner is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess.
How many games has Thomas Zechner played?
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Zechner. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Zechner?
40 games by Thomas Zechner 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.