Prepare against Thomas Amelang
DEU · World #22,479 classical · FIDE ID 4623827
Our database contains 296 games by Thomas Amelang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Amelang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Amelang 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 | 2,037 | 2,190 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 120 | 102 | 74 | 40.5% |
| As White | 151 | 63 | 57 | 31 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 145 | 57 | 45 | 43 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Amelang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Amelang's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 97.4% | 60.9% |
| g4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Amelang usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Amelang usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Amelang usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Amelang usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 57.1% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 26 | 41.3% | 36.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 86.0% | 57.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Amelang's chess games
All 296 games by Thomas Amelang 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: 120 wins, 102 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 18/24/9 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 10/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 49 | 21/18/10 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 21/8/13 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Heinz Liebert | 2,380 | GER CupT | B26 |
| Aug 2016 | Clemens Rietze | 2,368 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E80 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Dengler | 2,330 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | C82 |
| Aug 2014 | Matthias Tonndorf | 2,263 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Werner Reichenbach | 2,258 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Amelang's chess games?
296 games by Thomas Amelang, 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 Amelang has played.
What does Thomas Amelang play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Thomas Amelang opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Amelang answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Thomas Amelang play as White?
As White, Thomas Amelang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (51 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Amelang play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Amelang most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Thomas Amelang's FIDE rating?
Thomas Amelang is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Thomas Amelang played?
Our database contains 296 games by Thomas Amelang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 102 draws, 74 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Amelang?
296 games by Thomas Amelang 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.