Prepare against Dirk Thoma
DEU · World #94,840 classical · FIDE ID 24676861
When preparing against Dirk Thoma, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Dirk Thoma, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Thoma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk 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 | 1,745 | 1,785 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 57 | 27 | 123 | 27.5% |
| As White | 100 | 35 | 11 | 54 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 22 | 16 | 69 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Thoma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Thoma's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 86.0% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thoma usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Thoma usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Thoma usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thoma usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Thoma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Thoma usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 86.8% | 28.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 24.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.9% | 0.0% |
Dirk Thoma's chess games
All 207 games by Dirk Thoma in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 57 wins, 27 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 5/2/21 | 17.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Pascal Grimm | 1,857 | 3rd Nuremberg LGA Cup | B23 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Weissmann | 1,718 | 53rd ch-Mittelfranken QT | D03 |
| Apr 2006 | Vyacheslav Babichev | 1,697 | 55th ch-Mittelfranken QT | B22 |
| Jan 2011 | Werner Keller | 1,665 | Mittelfranken Mitte Championship 1011 | A41 |
| Apr 2006 | Thomas Burger | 1,656 | 55th ch-Mittelfranken QT | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2001 | 8 | 1 | 1,543 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,388 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,481 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 1,533 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,361 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,507 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,442 |
| Mittelfranken Mitte-ch 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Thoma's chess games?
207 games by Dirk Thoma, from Jul 2007 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 Dirk Thoma has played.
What does Dirk Thoma play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Dirk Thoma opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Thoma answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Dirk Thoma play as White?
As White, Dirk Thoma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Torre Attack (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Thoma play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Thoma most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Dirk Thoma's FIDE rating?
Dirk Thoma is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Dirk Thoma played?
Our database contains 207 games by Dirk Thoma, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 27 draws, 123 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Thoma?
207 games by Dirk 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.