Prepare against Phil Thomsen
DEU · World #10,909 classical · FIDE ID 12955736
Our database contains 76 games by Phil Thomsen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phil Thomsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phil Thomsen 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 | 2,156 | 2,176 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,138 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 30 | 13 | 33 | 39.5% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phil Thomsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phil Thomsen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 69.2% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 28.2% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Phil Thomsen's chess games
All 76 games by Phil Thomsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Juergen Sehrt | 2,277 | Hessenliga 1819 | A39 |
| Dec 2019 | David Wendler | 2,204 | chT-GER U20 | B78 |
| Feb 2019 | Ludger Brueggemann | 2,199 | Hessenliga 1819 | B26 |
| Sep 2018 | Peter Luechtemeier | 2,164 | Hessenliga 1819 | D30 |
| May 2013 | Tobias Mueller | 2,116 | 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,550 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,043 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,002 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phil Thomsen's chess games?
76 games by Phil Thomsen, from Jun 2015 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 Phil Thomsen has played.
What does Phil Thomsen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Phil Thomsen opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phil Thomsen answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Phil Thomsen play as White?
As White, Phil Thomsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phil Thomsen play as Black?
As Black, Phil Thomsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Phil Thomsen's FIDE rating?
Phil Thomsen is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Phil Thomsen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Phil Thomsen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phil Thomsen?
76 games by Phil Thomsen 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.