Prepare against Guenter Thiele
DEU · World #58,034 classical · FIDE ID 12901008
Our database contains 58 games by Guenter Thiele, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Thiele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Thiele 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 | 1,863 | 2,027 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Thiele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Thiele's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.5% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Thiele usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thiele usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Thiele usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Thiele usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Guenter Thiele's chess games
All 58 games by Guenter Thiele in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Peter Rahls | 2,121 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D02 |
| Dec 2015 | Erich Krueger | 2,045 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D93 |
| Aug 2011 | Rolf Reichel | 1,979 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | B23 |
| Jan 2020 | Gerd1 Fischer | 1,921 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | B92 |
| Aug 2011 | Guenter Wolter | 1,859 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,987 |
| 18th ch-Brandenburg Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Thiele's chess games?
58 games by Guenter Thiele, from Sep 2010 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 Guenter Thiele has played.
What does Guenter Thiele play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Guenter Thiele opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Thiele answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guenter Thiele play as White?
As White, Guenter Thiele's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Thiele play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Thiele most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Guenter Thiele's FIDE rating?
Guenter Thiele is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Guenter Thiele played?
Our database contains 58 games by Guenter Thiele, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 14 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Thiele?
58 games by Guenter Thiele 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.