Prepare against Tim Schernthaner
Austria · World #47,432 classical · FIDE ID 1674129
When preparing against Tim Schernthaner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Tim Schernthaner, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Schernthaner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Schernthaner 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 | 1,903 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,750 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 35 | 11 | 28 | 47.3% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Schernthaner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Schernthaner's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Tim Schernthaner's chess games
All 74 games by Tim Schernthaner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 35 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Constantin Schmeja | 1,880 | ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Carlos Scharinger | 1,812 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U14 | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Katharina Poetscher | 1,771 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | C74 |
| Aug 2026 | David-Christian Talaba | 1,727 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | C42 |
| Dec 2020 | Jim Seikmann | 1,719 | ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U10 | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,198 |
| ch-EU Union U10 20th | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,080 |
| Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-EU Union U08 18th | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,170 |
| ch-AUT U08 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,793 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,211 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Schernthaner's chess games?
74 games by Tim Schernthaner, from Dec 2022 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 Schernthaner has played.
What does Tim Schernthaner play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Tim Schernthaner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Schernthaner answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim Schernthaner play as White?
As White, Tim Schernthaner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Schernthaner play as Black?
As Black, Tim Schernthaner most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Tim Schernthaner's FIDE rating?
Tim Schernthaner is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tim Schernthaner played?
Our database contains 74 games by Tim Schernthaner, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Schernthaner?
74 games by Tim Schernthaner 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.