Prepare against Tobias Morgenstern
DEU · World #44,450 classical · FIDE ID 12974390
When preparing against Tobias Morgenstern, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 139 games by Tobias Morgenstern, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Morgenstern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Morgenstern 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 | 1,916 | 1,993 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,885 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 64 | 25 | 50 | 46.0% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 12 | 29 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Morgenstern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Morgenstern's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Morgenstern usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Morgenstern usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Morgenstern usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 91.5% | 61.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Tobias Morgenstern's chess games
All 139 games by Tobias Morgenstern in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 64 wins, 25 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,651 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C03 |
| Mar 2020 | Lev Yankelevich | 2,461 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B01 |
| Mar 2020 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,429 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | E73 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Elias Serbu | 2,425 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B40 |
| Mar 2020 | Robert Baskin | 2,385 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 1,202 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,735 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 2 | 1,807 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,567 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,108 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 1,964 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Morgenstern's chess games?
139 games by Tobias Morgenstern, from Dec 2015 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 Tobias Morgenstern has played.
What does Tobias Morgenstern play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Tobias Morgenstern opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Morgenstern answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Tobias Morgenstern play as White?
As White, Tobias Morgenstern's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Morgenstern play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Morgenstern most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Tobias Morgenstern's FIDE rating?
Tobias Morgenstern is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Tobias Morgenstern played?
Our database contains 139 games by Tobias Morgenstern, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 25 draws, 50 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Morgenstern?
139 games by Tobias Morgenstern 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.