Prepare against Theis Pahl
DEU · World #5,567 classical · FIDE ID 16201264
Our database contains 230 games by Theis Pahl, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theis Pahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theis Pahl 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 | 2,259 | 2,259 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,193 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 83 | 66 | 81 | 36.1% |
| As White | 115 | 43 | 35 | 37 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 115 | 40 | 31 | 44 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theis Pahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theis Pahl's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 87.8% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Pahl usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pahl usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pahl usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Pahl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 61.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 23 | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Theis Pahl's chess games
All 230 games by Theis Pahl in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 83 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Lara Schulze | 2,335 | Bremen Silvester Open A | C50 |
| Mar 2022 | Felix Hampel | 2,306 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | A29 |
| Dec 2025 | Markus Lammers | 2,297 | Bremen Silvester Open A | C20 |
| Nov 2024 | Kaloyan Popvasilev | 2,231 | Leer Open | B50 |
| Mar 2024 | David Riemay | 2,220 | Oberliga Nord W 2324 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 27 | 13 | 1,815 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,203 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,421 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,064 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 957 |
| 34th Police Gniota Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theis Pahl's chess games?
230 games by Theis Pahl, from Feb 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 Theis Pahl has played.
What does Theis Pahl play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Theis Pahl opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theis Pahl answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Theis Pahl play as White?
As White, Theis Pahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theis Pahl play as Black?
As Black, Theis Pahl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Theis Pahl's FIDE rating?
Theis Pahl is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Theis Pahl played?
Our database contains 230 games by Theis Pahl, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theis Pahl?
230 games by Theis Pahl 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.