Prepare against Thomas Binder
DEU · World #67,531 classical · FIDE ID 24613134
When preparing against Thomas Binder, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Thomas Binder, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Binder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Binder 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 | 1,830 | 1,908 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 25.9% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Binder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Binder's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Binder usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Binder usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Binder usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Thomas Binder's chess games
All 54 games by Thomas Binder in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | David Moeller | 2,163 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B21 |
| Dec 2009 | Erhard Bernhoeft | 2,021 | 34th Potsdam Christmas | B21 |
| Jan 2007 | Sigurd Krueger | 1,971 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D12 |
| Jan 2007 | Gerhard Paris | 1,809 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C41 |
| May 2014 | Miguel Olaizola | 1,719 | Berlin Spring Open B | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2018 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,843 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,880 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,624 |
| 5th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,886 |
| Berlin Cup | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Binder's chess games?
54 games by Thomas Binder, from Jan 2006 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 Binder has played.
What does Thomas Binder play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thomas Binder opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Binder answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Binder play as White?
As White, Thomas Binder's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Binder play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Binder most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Thomas Binder's FIDE rating?
Thomas Binder is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Thomas Binder played?
Our database contains 54 games by Thomas Binder, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Binder?
54 games by Thomas Binder 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.