Prepare against Thomas Ahner
DEU · World #12,586 classical · FIDE ID 4688163
Our database contains 176 games by Thomas Ahner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Ahner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Ahner 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 | 2,134 | 2,189 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,127 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 52 | 42 | 82 | 29.5% |
| As White | 86 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 23 | 19 | 48 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Ahner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Ahner's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 94.0% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ahner usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ahner usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ahner usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ahner usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ahner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ahner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 34.2% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
Thomas Ahner's chess games
All 176 games by Thomas Ahner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 42 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Dorian Vicol | 2,358 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | B96 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Meyer | 2,318 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | A45 |
| Dec 2004 | Dirk Emmerich | 2,260 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | A48 |
| Jun 2009 | Bernhard Lutz | 2,258 | ch-Baden Open | B99 |
| Nov 2015 | Danijel Gibicar | 2,238 | 10th Deizisau Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2018 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 48th Imperia Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 61st Imperia Open A | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Ahner's chess games?
176 games by Thomas Ahner, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Ahner has played.
What does Thomas Ahner play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Thomas Ahner opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Ahner answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Ahner play as White?
As White, Thomas Ahner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Ahner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Ahner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Thomas Ahner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Ahner is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Thomas Ahner played?
Our database contains 176 games by Thomas Ahner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 42 draws, 82 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Ahner?
176 games by Thomas Ahner 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.