Prepare against Tobias Tiemann
DEU · World #12,486 classical · FIDE ID 4642350
When preparing against Tobias Tiemann, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Tobias Tiemann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Tiemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Tiemann 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 | 2,135 | 2,168 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 82 | 66 | 44 | 42.7% |
| As White | 102 | 39 | 37 | 26 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 43 | 29 | 18 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Tiemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Tiemann's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 57.8% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 36 | 35.3% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 4.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tiemann usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 100.0% | 65.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Tobias Tiemann's chess games
All 192 games by Tobias Tiemann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 82 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Paul Geuss | 2,279 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | B40 |
| Jan 2017 | Markus Fischer | 2,255 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | A08 |
| Dec 2017 | Berthold Kopp | 2,233 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | B40 |
| Mar 2023 | Juergen Gersinska | 2,210 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | E60 |
| Dec 2014 | Eduard Miller | 2,206 | chT-GER U20 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden AT1 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,627 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,597 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,507 |
| ch-GER Net final U14 | 2008 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,258 |
| Pforzheim1 | 2005 | 7 | 6 | 1,183 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,661 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Tiemann's chess games?
192 games by Tobias Tiemann, from Jan 2008 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 Tiemann has played.
What does Tobias Tiemann play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Tobias Tiemann opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Tiemann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tobias Tiemann play as White?
As White, Tobias Tiemann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Tiemann play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Tiemann most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Tobias Tiemann's FIDE rating?
Tobias Tiemann is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Tobias Tiemann played?
Our database contains 192 games by Tobias Tiemann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Tiemann?
192 games by Tobias Tiemann 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.