Prepare against Thomas Akermann
CHE · World #13,415 classical · FIDE ID 1305506
Our database contains 129 games by Thomas Akermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Akermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Akermann 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 | 2,123 | 2,202 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,169 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,118 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 40 | 37 | 52 | 31.0% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Akermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Akermann's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 44.6% | 37.9% |
| d4 | 20 | 30.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.9% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Akermann usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Akermann usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Akermann usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Akermann usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Akermann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Akermann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 40.9% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Thomas Akermann's chess games
All 129 games by Thomas Akermann 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: 40 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Manuel Valles | 2,333 | chT-SUI | D31 |
| Mar 2009 | Samuel Schindler | 2,275 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | A30 |
| Aug 2003 | Aleksandr V. Elfert | 2,274 | Davos Open 2nd | E30 |
| Feb 2018 | Peter Zimmermann | 2,232 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | B30 |
| Oct 2006 | Istvan Mede | 2,220 | Winterthur Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,161 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-SUI HT | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 6 | 5 | 2,323 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,258 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Akermann's chess games?
129 games by Thomas Akermann, 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 Thomas Akermann has played.
What does Thomas Akermann play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Thomas Akermann opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Akermann answers 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Thomas Akermann play as White?
As White, Thomas Akermann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Akermann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Akermann most often plays: Rat Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Thomas Akermann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Akermann is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Thomas Akermann played?
Our database contains 129 games by Thomas Akermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Akermann?
129 games by Thomas Akermann 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.