Prepare against Dirk Thomzik
DEU · World #71,411 classical · FIDE ID 24661821
When preparing against Dirk Thomzik, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dirk Thomzik, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Thomzik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Thomzik 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 | 1,817 | 1,911 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 40.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Thomzik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Thomzik's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 63.6% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Thomzik usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Thomzik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Thomzik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Thomzik usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Thomzik usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Dirk Thomzik's chess games
All 42 games by Dirk Thomzik in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Claus Goetz | 1,913 | ch-Pinneberg | B00 |
| Sep 2011 | Klaus-Peter Schneider | 1,885 | ch-Pinneberg | A21 |
| Sep 2012 | Gottfried Schoppe | 1,663 | ch-Pinneberg | B51 |
| Apr 2020 | Martin Lange | 1,652 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Kay Hoffmann | 1,645 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,495 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,645 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,483 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Thomzik's chess games?
42 games by Dirk Thomzik, from Mar 2012 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 Thomzik has played.
What does Dirk Thomzik play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dirk Thomzik opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Thomzik answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (50% of games).
What openings does Dirk Thomzik play as White?
As White, Dirk Thomzik's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Thomzik play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Thomzik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dirk Thomzik's FIDE rating?
Dirk Thomzik is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Dirk Thomzik played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dirk Thomzik, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Thomzik?
42 games by Dirk Thomzik 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.