Prepare against Niklas Thumm
DEU · World #66,092 classical · FIDE ID 12918733
When preparing against Niklas Thumm, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 105 games by Niklas Thumm, covering Jul 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Thumm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Thumm 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 | 1,836 | 1,845 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 38 | 25 | 42 | 36.2% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 11 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Thumm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Thumm's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 14.8% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Thumm usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Thumm usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thumm usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 15% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thumm usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Thumm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Thumm usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 88.2% | 48.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Niklas Thumm's chess games
All 105 games by Niklas Thumm in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Nov 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: 38 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Ralph Ritter | 2,013 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E87 |
| Jun 2015 | Rainer Kopf | 1,952 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B11 |
| Jun 2017 | Arunn Mark Udaykumar | 1,805 | ch-GER U25-A | C01 |
| May 2018 | Sebastian Knerr | 1,742 | ch-GER U25-B | A00 |
| May 2013 | Dieter Kinnert | 1,726 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,446 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,729 |
| chB-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,015 |
| Magdeburg Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,440 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,244 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Thumm's chess games?
105 games by Niklas Thumm, from Jul 2015 to Nov 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 Niklas Thumm has played.
What does Niklas Thumm play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Niklas Thumm opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Thumm answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...a6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Niklas Thumm play as White?
As White, Niklas Thumm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Thumm play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Thumm most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Niklas Thumm's FIDE rating?
Niklas Thumm is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Niklas Thumm played?
Our database contains 105 games by Niklas Thumm, covering Jul 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Thumm?
105 games by Niklas Thumm 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.