Prepare against Thilo Kabisch
FM · DEU · World #7,577 classical · FIDE ID 4603745
Our database contains 748 games by Thilo Kabisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thilo Kabisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thilo Kabisch 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 | 2,213 | 2,358 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,273 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,261 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 748 | 334 | 123 | 291 | 44.7% |
| As White | 372 | 179 | 51 | 142 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 376 | 155 | 72 | 149 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thilo Kabisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thilo Kabisch's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 88.4% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 30 | 8.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 30.0% |
| d3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues d4 (56.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kabisch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 53.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 40 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 15.1% | 45.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 97.5% | 45.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Thilo Kabisch's chess games
All 748 games by Thilo Kabisch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 334 wins, 123 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 61 | 29/10/22 | 47.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 56 | 19/16/21 | 33.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 49 | 20/9/20 | 40.8% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 26 | 12/0/14 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Maxim Turov | 2,602 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C70 |
| Nov 2014 | Rene Stern | 2,546 | 85th ch-GER | E98 |
| Jan 1989 | Lev Gutman | 2,535 | BL2-Sued-West 8889 | E70 |
| Jan 1990 | Jan Smejkal | 2,530 | Kirchheim Rapid | E63 |
| Feb 2015 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,524 | BL2-Sued 1415 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 70 | 53.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 52 | 36 | 2,339 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 26 | 15 | 2,292 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1982 | 18 | 10 | – |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,152 |
| Neuhausen Open | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-GER U20 International | 1980 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Latzke (11 games) · Jens Hirneise (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thilo Kabisch's chess games?
748 games by Thilo Kabisch, from Apr 2003 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 Thilo Kabisch has played.
What does Thilo Kabisch play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Thilo Kabisch opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thilo Kabisch answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thilo Kabisch play as White?
As White, Thilo Kabisch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 47.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thilo Kabisch play as Black?
As Black, Thilo Kabisch most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 33.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Thilo Kabisch's FIDE rating?
Thilo Kabisch is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (May 2010).
How many games has Thilo Kabisch played?
Our database contains 748 games by Thilo Kabisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 123 draws, 291 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thilo Kabisch?
748 games by Thilo Kabisch 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.