Prepare against Thomas Belikan
DEU · World #51,095 classical · FIDE ID 24608106
Our database contains 90 games by Thomas Belikan, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Belikan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Belikan 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 | 1,889 | 1,896 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 22.2% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Belikan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Belikan's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Belikan usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Belikan usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Belikan usually continues d3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Belikan usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Belikan usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Belikan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 26.2% |
Thomas Belikan's chess games
All 90 games by Thomas Belikan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Norbert Fruehe | 1,994 | ch-Baden B | A07 |
| Aug 2011 | Wolfgang Kofler | 1,972 | 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | D02 |
| Jun 2009 | Horst Lutz | 1,812 | ch-Baden B | C00 |
| May 2021 | Alexander Buss | 1,594 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C25 |
| May 2021 | Tom Majcan | 1,525 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,341 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,494 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,416 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 7th Baunatal Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,714 |
| ch-Baden B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,884 |
| 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Belikan's chess games?
90 games by Thomas Belikan, from Sep 2012 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 Belikan has played.
What does Thomas Belikan play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Thomas Belikan opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Belikan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Belikan play as White?
As White, Thomas Belikan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Belikan play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Belikan most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Thomas Belikan's FIDE rating?
Thomas Belikan is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Thomas Belikan played?
Our database contains 90 games by Thomas Belikan, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Belikan?
90 games by Thomas Belikan 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.