Prepare against Armin Thelen
DEU · World #33,400 classical · FIDE ID 24633909
Our database contains 66 games by Armin Thelen, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armin Thelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Thelen 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 | 1,967 | 2,068 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,965 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 13 | 30 | 34.8% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Thelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Thelen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Thelen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Thelen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thelen usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thelen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Thelen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Thelen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
Armin Thelen's chess games
All 66 games by Armin Thelen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Eduard Kolesnik | 2,406 | 2nd Canarias en Red prel | C42 |
| May 2004 | Piotr Ciechonski | 2,119 | 2nd Canarias en Red prel | B22 |
| May 2004 | Holger Simon | 2,113 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | A26 |
| May 2004 | Michael Koch | 2,016 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Stefan Beulertz | 1,963 | 5th Arber Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,282 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 2,312 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| 2nd Saarlouis Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| 5th Arber Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,945 |
| 38th German Senior Championships | 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Thelen's chess games?
66 games by Armin Thelen, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Armin Thelen has played.
What does Armin Thelen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Armin Thelen opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Thelen answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Armin Thelen play as White?
As White, Armin Thelen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Thelen play as Black?
As Black, Armin Thelen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Armin Thelen's FIDE rating?
Armin Thelen is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Armin Thelen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Armin Thelen, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Thelen?
66 games by Armin Thelen 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.