Prepare against Thomas Becker
DEU · World #17,184 classical · FIDE ID 4650174
When preparing against Thomas Becker, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 85 games by Thomas Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 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 | 2,084 | 2,187 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,185 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,124 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 18 | 29 | 38 | 21.2% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 18.2% |
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 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 70.7% | 37.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Becker usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Becker usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Becker usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Becker usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Becker's chess games
All 85 games by Thomas Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Arkadi Syrov | 2,335 | Oberliga Sued W 2223 | A11 |
| Feb 2017 | Henning Silber | 2,313 | Oberliga Sued W 1617 | C41 |
| Nov 2010 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,305 | Oberliga Sued W 1011 | C26 |
| Jan 2019 | Pascal Karsay | 2,261 | Oberliga Sued W 1819 | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Simon Commercon | 2,201 | Oberliga Sued W 2223 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,142 |
| ch-Saarland MA | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Saarland MA 89th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
| ch-Saarland MA 85th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-Saarland MA 87th | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Becker's chess games?
85 games by Thomas Becker, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 41 games with White in our database, Thomas Becker opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Becker answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% 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: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Becker play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Becker most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Thomas Becker's FIDE rating?
Thomas Becker is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Thomas Becker played?
Our database contains 85 games by Thomas Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Becker?
85 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.