Prepare against Thomas Becker
DEU · World #47,342 classical · FIDE ID 4624904
Our database contains 112 games by Thomas Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Becker 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 | 1,904 | 2,123 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,962 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 35 | 42 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Becker's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 81.8% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Becker usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Thomas Becker's chess games
All 112 games by Thomas Becker 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: 35 wins, 42 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Hendrik Tabatt | 2,262 | ch-Saarland MA | D53 |
| Mar 2008 | Joachim Klein | 2,236 | ch-Saarland MA | C41 |
| Mar 2005 | Daiva Czech | 2,110 | ch-Saarland MA | A20 |
| Apr 2007 | Philipp Sahm | 2,109 | ch-Saarland MA | A46 |
| Mar 2007 | Joerg Vogel | 2,064 | ch-Saarland MA | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MA | 2008 | 25 | 13 | 2,164 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 23 | 10 | 1,945 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 1,969 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| chT-Harburg 12th | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Becker's chess games?
112 games by Thomas Becker, 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 Becker has played.
What does Thomas Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Thomas Becker opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Becker answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Becker play as White?
As White, Thomas Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Becker play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Becker most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Thomas Becker's FIDE rating?
Thomas Becker is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Becker played?
Our database contains 112 games by Thomas Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 42 draws, 35 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Becker?
112 games by Thomas Becker 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.