Prepare against Tim Geist
DEU · World #16,117 classical · FIDE ID 34604324
Our database contains 37 games by Tim Geist, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Geist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Geist 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 | 2,094 | 2,129 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,771 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,157 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 54.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Geist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Geist's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Geist usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Geist usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Geist usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Geist usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Tim Geist's chess games
All 37 games by Tim Geist in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Stepan Mohylnyi | 2,147 | ch-GER U14 | B51 |
| Aug 2025 | Stefan Cwiek | 1,955 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B95 |
| Aug 2025 | Ante Bilandzic | 1,935 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Martin Kemna | 1,933 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Leo Brandel | 1,914 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,581 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 8 | 7 | 2,212 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,476 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,503 |
| German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Geist's chess games?
37 games by Tim Geist, from Dec 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 Tim Geist has played.
What does Tim Geist play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Tim Geist opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Geist answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Tim Geist play as White?
As White, Tim Geist's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Geist play as Black?
As Black, Tim Geist most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Tim Geist's FIDE rating?
Tim Geist is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Tim Geist played?
Our database contains 37 games by Tim Geist, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Geist?
37 games by Tim Geist 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.