Prepare against Bernhard Thomsen
FRO · World #36,641 classical · FIDE ID 7200099
Our database contains 49 games by Bernhard Thomsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Thomsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Thomsen 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 | 1,951 | 2,060 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,012 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 23 | 2 | 24 | 46.9% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Thomsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Thomsen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (43% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Thomsen's chess games
All 49 games by Bernhard Thomsen 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: 23 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jens Christian Hansen | 2,172 | chT-FAI 1213 | B50 |
| Jan 2015 | Runar Berg | 2,103 | chT-FAI 1415 | B06 |
| Jan 2016 | Steintor Rasmussen | 2,101 | chT-FAI 1516 | E97 |
| Jan 1997 | John G Nicholson | 2,070 | Nordic Grand Prix | B07 |
| Mar 2015 | Rani Nolsoe | 2,062 | chT-FAI 1415 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Grand Prix | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,919 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,989 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 6 | 2,141 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,014 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,973 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 2,327 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Thomsen's chess games?
49 games by Bernhard Thomsen, 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 Bernhard Thomsen has played.
What does Bernhard Thomsen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Bernhard Thomsen opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Thomsen answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Thomsen play as White?
As White, Bernhard Thomsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Thomsen play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Thomsen most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bernhard Thomsen's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Thomsen is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Bernhard Thomsen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Bernhard Thomsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Thomsen?
49 games by Bernhard Thomsen 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.