Prepare against Thilo Ehmann
FM · DEU · World #2,660 classical · FIDE ID 12940968
When preparing against Thilo Ehmann, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 583 games by Thilo Ehmann, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thilo Ehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thilo Ehmann 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 | 2,352 | 2,434 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,374 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,385 | 2,451 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 583 | 234 | 188 | 161 | 40.1% |
| As White | 293 | 129 | 97 | 67 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 290 | 105 | 91 | 94 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thilo Ehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thilo Ehmann's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 269 | 91.8% | 61.7% |
| g3 | 13 | 4.4% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ehmann usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 70.7% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 34 | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 72.2% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 25 | 25.8% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Thilo Ehmann's chess games
All 583 games by Thilo Ehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Aug 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: 234 wins, 188 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 63 | 26/26/11 | 41.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Rene Stern | 2,538 | ch-GER blitz | C67 |
| Mar 2020 | Marco Baldauf | 2,503 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A65 |
| Sep 2022 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,461 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | B92 |
| May 2019 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,441 | ch-GER blitz | D40 |
| May 2019 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,439 | ch-GER blitz | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 58 | 29.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 23 | 2,286 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,273 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 14 | 10 | 2,356 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,520 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thilo Ehmann's chess games?
583 games by Thilo Ehmann, from Nov 2011 to Aug 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 Thilo Ehmann has played.
What does Thilo Ehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Thilo Ehmann opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thilo Ehmann answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thilo Ehmann play as White?
As White, Thilo Ehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 41.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thilo Ehmann play as Black?
As Black, Thilo Ehmann most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Thilo Ehmann's FIDE rating?
Thilo Ehmann is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,385 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Thilo Ehmann played?
Our database contains 583 games by Thilo Ehmann, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 188 draws, 161 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thilo Ehmann?
583 games by Thilo Ehmann 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.