Prepare against Wilhelm Thoma
Austria · World #20,723 classical · FIDE ID 1603116
Our database contains 103 games by Wilhelm Thoma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Thoma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Thoma 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 | 2,051 | 2,183 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 30 | 29 | 44 | 29.1% |
| As White | 51 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Thoma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Thoma's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 78.4% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Thoma usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Thoma usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Thoma usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Thoma usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Thoma usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Thoma usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 39.1% | 22.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Wilhelm Thoma's chess games
All 103 games by Wilhelm Thoma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Igor Blechzin | 2,428 | 18th Vienna Open | E93 |
| Jan 1990 | Jan Plachetka | 2,425 | chT-AUT | D01 |
| Jan 1990 | Heinrich Eisterer | 2,380 | chT-AUT | C31 |
| Jan 1990 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,370 | chT-AUT | C76 |
| Jul 2018 | Hermann Knoll | 2,338 | ch-AUT | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-AUT | 1991 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,229 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Thoma's chess games?
103 games by Wilhelm Thoma, from Apr 2003 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 Wilhelm Thoma has played.
What does Wilhelm Thoma play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Thoma opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Thoma answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Thoma play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Thoma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Thoma play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Thoma most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Wilhelm Thoma's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Thoma is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Wilhelm Thoma played?
Our database contains 103 games by Wilhelm Thoma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Thoma?
103 games by Wilhelm Thoma 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.