Prepare against Thomas Bertram
DEU · World #93,749 classical · FIDE ID 24625914
When preparing against Thomas Bertram, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 101 games by Thomas Bertram, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bertram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bertram 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 | 1,748 | 1,988 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,816 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 36 | 25 | 40 | 35.6% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bertram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bertram's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bertram usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Bertram usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bertram usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Thomas Bertram's chess games
All 101 games by Thomas Bertram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,119 | 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | B00 |
| Sep 2005 | Kurt Fassmann | 2,062 | Schwarzburg Open | D79 |
| Jul 2017 | Karl Heinz Boehler | 2,016 | 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | B21 |
| Jul 2017 | Peter Floerchinger | 1,968 | 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Gisbert Dickel | 1,937 | 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,664 |
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
| 13th GER Seniors Derby | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,512 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp-B | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bertram's chess games?
101 games by Thomas Bertram, from Apr 2005 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 Bertram has played.
What does Thomas Bertram play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Thomas Bertram opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bertram answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bertram play as White?
As White, Thomas Bertram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bertram play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bertram most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Thomas Bertram's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bertram is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Thomas Bertram played?
Our database contains 101 games by Thomas Bertram, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bertram?
101 games by Thomas Bertram 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.