Prepare against Lars Thiede
IM · DEU · World #2,638 classical · FIDE ID 4607759
Our database contains 682 games by Lars Thiede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Thiede's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Thiede 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 | 2,353 | 2,511 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,446 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,441 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 682 | 251 | 231 | 200 | 36.8% |
| As White | 340 | 140 | 111 | 89 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 342 | 111 | 120 | 111 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Thiede's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Thiede's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 176 | 51.8% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 78 | 22.9% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 20.3% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 3.5% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 52% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Thiede usually continues Bg2 (51.2% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Thiede usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Thiede usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thiede usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Thiede usually continues g3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thiede usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 85 | 60.7% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 29 | 20.7% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 18 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 52.1% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 50 | 35.2% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Lars Thiede's chess games
All 682 games by Lars Thiede 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: 251 wins, 231 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 85 | 38/26/21 | 44.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 49 | 18/15/16 | 36.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 45 | 16/15/14 | 35.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 20/10/11 | 48.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 119 | 39/40/40 | 32.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 47 | 15/17/15 | 31.9% |
| B07 | Philidor | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E68 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,623 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | A14 |
| Jan 1999 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,577 | Berlin Simul | A48 |
| Feb 2010 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,556 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Marcin Tazbir | 2,555 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | A16 |
| Feb 2007 | Pawel Czarnota | 2,554 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,244 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 14 | 8 | 2,483 |
| Bundesliga 2012-13 | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,550 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 2,434 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 14 | 11 | 2,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Thiede's chess games?
682 games by Lars Thiede, 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 Lars Thiede has played.
What does Lars Thiede play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Lars Thiede opens with 1.g3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Thiede answers 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Lars Thiede play as White?
As White, Lars Thiede's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (85 games, 44.7% win rate); English Opening (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 35.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Thiede play as Black?
As Black, Lars Thiede most often plays: Modern Defense (119 games, 32.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Philidor (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 342 games.
What is Lars Thiede's FIDE rating?
Lars Thiede is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Lars Thiede played?
Our database contains 682 games by Lars Thiede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 231 draws, 200 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Thiede?
682 games by Lars Thiede 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.