Prepare against Theo Hommeles
IM · NLD · World #2,651 classical · FIDE ID 1002996
When preparing against Theo Hommeles, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 501 games by Theo Hommeles, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Theo Hommeles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Hommeles 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 | 2,431 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 190 | 166 | 144 | 37.9% |
| As White | 257 | 106 | 89 | 62 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 244 | 84 | 77 | 82 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Hommeles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Hommeles's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 82.1% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 14.8% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Hommeles usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 40.3% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 30 | 24.2% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 22.6% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 8.1% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 46.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 32.5% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Theo Hommeles's chess games
All 501 games by Theo Hommeles in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 190 wins, 166 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/13/11 | 36.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 86 | 37/20/29 | 43.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Hua Ni | 2,701 | Canadian Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan H Timman | 2,630 | NED-chT sf2 | B46 |
| Oct 2016 | Artur Jussupow | 2,585 | chT-SUI | A49 |
| Jan 1998 | Ian Rogers | 2,570 | chT-NED | B01 |
| Apr 2005 | Benoit Taddei | 2,557 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 41 | 18 | 2,411 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,444 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,443 |
| 27th Liechtenstein Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,512 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,473 |
| 2nd Hersonissos Open | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,422 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Hommeles's chess games?
501 games by Theo Hommeles, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Theo Hommeles has played.
What does Theo Hommeles play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, Theo Hommeles opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Hommeles answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Theo Hommeles play as White?
As White, Theo Hommeles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Hommeles play as Black?
As Black, Theo Hommeles most often plays: Modern Defense (86 games, 43.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Theo Hommeles's FIDE rating?
Theo Hommeles is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (May 2013).
How many games has Theo Hommeles played?
Our database contains 501 games by Theo Hommeles, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 166 draws, 144 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Hommeles?
501 games by Theo Hommeles 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.