Prepare against Alexander Thieme-Garmann
DEU · World #40,925 classical · FIDE ID 4630386
Our database contains 440 games by Alexander Thieme-Garmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Thieme-Garmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Thieme-Garmann 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 | 1,931 | 2,197 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 133 | 192 | 115 | 30.2% |
| As White | 219 | 56 | 105 | 58 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 221 | 77 | 87 | 57 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Thieme-Garmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Thieme-Garmann's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 86.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.6% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues Nc3 (49.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Thieme-Garmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 66.4% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 22.4% | 64.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 45.8% | 60.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 43.1% | 46.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Alexander Thieme-Garmann's chess games
All 440 games by Alexander Thieme-Garmann 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: 133 wins, 192 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 59 | 18/22/19 | 30.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,280 | BL2-West 1314 | B40 |
| Jan 2008 | Andreas Gypser | 2,236 | Oberliga Sued W 0708 | C18 |
| Oct 2008 | Michael Tischendorf | 2,230 | BL2-West 0809 | C02 |
| Apr 2010 | Dieter Puth | 2,221 | ch-SVR MTA 33rd | E11 |
| May 2010 | Hans Georg Emunds | 2,220 | GER Cup final | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 48 | 34 | 2,028 |
| ch-SVR MTA | 2019 | 23 | 8 | 2,021 |
| RL Open | 1995 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,913 |
| Koblenz RM SC Open | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,326 |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Crailsheim Open | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 6 | – |
| SVR-chC | 1996 | 11 | 5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ralf Schoen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Thieme-Garmann's chess games?
440 games by Alexander Thieme-Garmann, 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 Alexander Thieme-Garmann has played.
What does Alexander Thieme-Garmann play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Alexander Thieme-Garmann opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Thieme-Garmann answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Thieme-Garmann play as White?
As White, Alexander Thieme-Garmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Thieme-Garmann play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Thieme-Garmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Alexander Thieme-Garmann's FIDE rating?
Alexander Thieme-Garmann is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Alexander Thieme-Garmann played?
Our database contains 440 games by Alexander Thieme-Garmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 192 draws, 115 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Thieme-Garmann?
440 games by Alexander Thieme-Garmann 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.