Prepare against Tim Oehl
DEU · World #12,887 classical · FIDE ID 12920967
When preparing against Tim Oehl, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (76%).
Our database contains 62 games by Tim Oehl, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Oehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Oehl 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 | 2,130 | 2,157 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 27.4% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Oehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Oehl's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Oehl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Oehl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Oehl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Oehl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Oehl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Oehl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
Tim Oehl's chess games
All 62 games by Tim Oehl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Stephan Rausch | 2,229 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | A07 |
| Jan 2015 | Robert Boehm | 2,154 | Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | A96 |
| Apr 2015 | Frank Floeter | 2,153 | Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | E61 |
| May 2017 | Ralph Kahe | 2,147 | Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | E80 |
| Mar 2019 | Wolfgang Just | 2,110 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
| Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,148 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Oehl's chess games?
62 games by Tim Oehl, from Jul 2011 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 Oehl has played.
What does Tim Oehl play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Tim Oehl opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Oehl answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Tim Oehl play as White?
As White, Tim Oehl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Oehl play as Black?
As Black, Tim Oehl most often plays: Horwitz Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tim Oehl's FIDE rating?
Tim Oehl is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Tim Oehl played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tim Oehl, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Oehl?
62 games by Tim Oehl 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.