Prepare against Jean-Claude Thiel
France · World #39,323 classical · FIDE ID 616605
Our database contains 101 games by Jean-Claude Thiel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Claude Thiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Claude Thiel 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 | 1,938 | 2,098 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,999 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,900 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 30 | 26 | 45 | 29.7% |
| As White | 47 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 72.3% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 11 | 23.4% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thiel usually continues f4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Thiel usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Thiel usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Thiel usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Thiel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Thiel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Jean-Claude Thiel's chess games
All 101 games by Jean-Claude Thiel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Canard Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Andreas Bachmann | 2,220 | Wasselonne Open | A45 |
| Mar 2007 | Christian Augustin | 2,162 | ch-Saarland MB | D00 |
| Aug 2003 | Patrick Janotta | 2,107 | ch-FRA Open A | A03 |
| Jan 2001 | Jean Lucas | 2,095 | 1st Plancoet Open | C06 |
| Apr 2003 | Wolfgang Kreuscher | 2,065 | ch-Saarland MB1 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MB | 2009 | 23 | 11 | 1,926 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,415 |
| 1st Plancoet Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| ch-Saarland MB1 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| GER Cup Amateur GrB 2nd | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,077 |
| ch-Saarland MB 89th | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Claude Thiel's chess games?
101 games by Jean-Claude Thiel, from Oct 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 Jean-Claude Thiel has played.
What does Jean-Claude Thiel play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jean-Claude Thiel opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Claude Thiel answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jean-Claude Thiel play as White?
As White, Jean-Claude Thiel's most-played openings in our database are: Canard Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Claude Thiel play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Claude Thiel most often plays: Horwitz Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jean-Claude Thiel's FIDE rating?
Jean-Claude Thiel is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jean-Claude Thiel played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jean-Claude Thiel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Claude Thiel?
101 games by Jean-Claude Thiel 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.