Prepare against Thomas Biegel
DEU · World #17,830 classical · FIDE ID 24625310
Our database contains 248 games by Thomas Biegel, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Biegel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Biegel 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 | 2,077 | 2,093 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,059 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 81 | 91 | 76 | 32.7% |
| As White | 127 | 49 | 47 | 31 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 32 | 44 | 45 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Biegel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Biegel's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 57 | 44.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 56 | 44.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 11.0% | 89.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Biegel usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Biegel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Biegel usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Biegel usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Biegel usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Biegel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 82.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Thomas Biegel's chess games
All 248 games by Thomas Biegel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 81 wins, 91 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/13/11 | 22.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Oliver Uwira | 2,256 | 9th Rhein Main Open | A06 |
| Dec 2023 | Michael Stockmann | 2,243 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | E04 |
| Mar 2005 | Michael Krause | 2,153 | ch-Hessen MVT | A40 |
| Jun 2011 | Dimitri Goloborodko | 2,123 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | D18 |
| Mar 2005 | Michael Rompel | 2,105 | ch-Hessen MVT | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 37 | 21.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 35 | 22 | 1,974 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,915 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,141 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Biegel's chess games?
248 games by Thomas Biegel, from Jan 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 Biegel has played.
What does Thomas Biegel play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Thomas Biegel opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Biegel answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Thomas Biegel play as White?
As White, Thomas Biegel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Biegel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Biegel most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Thomas Biegel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Biegel is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Thomas Biegel played?
Our database contains 248 games by Thomas Biegel, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 91 draws, 76 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Biegel?
248 games by Thomas Biegel 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.