Prepare against Tom Nolz
Austria · World #5,915 classical · FIDE ID 1625985
Our database contains 140 games by Tom Nolz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Nolz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Nolz 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 | 2,249 | 2,273 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,201 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,245 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 59 | 30 | 51 | 42.1% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 16 | 27 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Nolz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Nolz's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 20.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nolz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nolz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nolz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nolz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nolz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nolz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 38.5% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 25.6% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Tom Nolz's chess games
All 140 games by Tom Nolz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 59 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | 2,404 | chT-AUT 0910 | B05 |
| Oct 2010 | Manfred Hangweyrer | 2,334 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | A12 |
| Jan 2012 | Franz Plank | 2,273 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | D30 |
| Oct 2010 | Karl Janetschek | 2,271 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | B13 |
| Jun 2021 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,236 | ch-AUT Rapid | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,070 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Nolz's chess games?
140 games by Tom Nolz, from Sep 2009 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 Tom Nolz has played.
What does Tom Nolz play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Tom Nolz opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Nolz answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Tom Nolz play as White?
As White, Tom Nolz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Nolz play as Black?
As Black, Tom Nolz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Tom Nolz's FIDE rating?
Tom Nolz is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Tom Nolz played?
Our database contains 140 games by Tom Nolz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Nolz?
140 games by Tom Nolz 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.