Prepare against Thomas Ahlich
DEU · World #37,719 classical · FIDE ID 24663913
Our database contains 190 games by Thomas Ahlich, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Ahlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Ahlich 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 | 1,946 | 1,993 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 82 | 53 | 55 | 43.2% |
| As White | 90 | 43 | 25 | 22 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 39 | 28 | 33 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Ahlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Ahlich's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 61.1% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 33 | 36.7% | 60.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues b3 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Ahlich usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Thomas Ahlich's chess games
All 190 games by Thomas Ahlich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 82 wins, 53 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Anatol Sargin | 2,124 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0607 | C28 |
| Sep 2004 | Achim Gunter Hoffmann | 2,109 | 6th Nuremberg Zabo Open | B21 |
| Jan 2008 | Richard Saathoff | 2,096 | Mittelfranken Mitte-ch 0708 | E61 |
| Jan 2007 | Thomas Bildt | 1,984 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0607 | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Martin Glitz | 1,983 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| 56th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 57th chT-Mittelfranken | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Ahlich's chess games?
190 games by Thomas Ahlich, from Jul 2007 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 Thomas Ahlich has played.
What does Thomas Ahlich play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Thomas Ahlich opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Ahlich answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Ahlich play as White?
As White, Thomas Ahlich's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Ahlich play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Ahlich most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Thomas Ahlich's FIDE rating?
Thomas Ahlich is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Thomas Ahlich played?
Our database contains 190 games by Thomas Ahlich, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 53 draws, 55 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Ahlich?
190 games by Thomas Ahlich 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.