Prepare against Dirk Thomaschke
DEU · World #14,865 classical · FIDE ID 4653920
Our database contains 171 games by Dirk Thomaschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Thomaschke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Thomaschke 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 | 2,107 | 2,179 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 71 | 44 | 56 | 41.5% |
| As White | 85 | 36 | 24 | 25 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Thomaschke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Thomaschke's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Thomaschke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thomaschke usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thomaschke usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 64.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 29.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Dirk Thomaschke's chess games
All 171 games by Dirk Thomaschke 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: 71 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Gert Rabeler | 2,330 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B65 |
| Oct 2018 | Dusan Nedic | 2,320 | 2nd Blankenese Open | D30 |
| Jan 1997 | Markus Lindinger | 2,250 | 4th Wichern Open | C78 |
| Jan 2000 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,215 | Oberliga Nord N 0001 | B15 |
| Jan 2000 | Sven Schulze | 2,210 | Oberliga Nord N 9900 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 52 | 32.5 | 2,307 |
| Pinneberg Winter M class | 1998 | 16 | 8 | 2,222 |
| Pinneberg U20 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,016 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,093 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Thomaschke's chess games?
171 games by Dirk Thomaschke, 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 Dirk Thomaschke has played.
What does Dirk Thomaschke play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Dirk Thomaschke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Thomaschke answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Dirk Thomaschke play as White?
As White, Dirk Thomaschke's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Thomaschke play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Thomaschke most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Dirk Thomaschke's FIDE rating?
Dirk Thomaschke is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Dirk Thomaschke played?
Our database contains 171 games by Dirk Thomaschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Thomaschke?
171 games by Dirk Thomaschke 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.