Prepare against Thomas Bohn
FM · DEU · World #5,052 classical · FIDE ID 4621875
When preparing against Thomas Bohn, expect 1.f4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Thomas Bohn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bohn 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 | 2,272 | 2,365 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,273 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,440 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 105 | 75 | 61 | 43.6% |
| As White | 123 | 62 | 36 | 25 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 43 | 39 | 36 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bohn's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 122 | 99.2% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 99% of White games, 64.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Bohn usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Bohn usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bohn usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Bohn usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 98.2% | 42.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 100.0% | 67.1% |
Thomas Bohn's chess games
All 241 games by Thomas Bohn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 75 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 122 | 61/36/25 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A99 | Horwitz Defense | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Bernd Schneider | 2,470 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | B06 |
| Oct 2008 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,445 | BL2-West 0809 | A02 |
| Jan 1995 | Nenad Ristic | 2,425 | BL2-West 9495 | A80 |
| Nov 1993 | Michael Schwarz | 2,405 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | A03 |
| May 2022 | Jelle Sarrau | 2,385 | BL2-West 2122 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,418 |
| BL2-West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| BL2-West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,390 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| BL2-West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bohn's chess games?
241 games by Thomas Bohn, from Apr 2003 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 Bohn has played.
What does Thomas Bohn play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Thomas Bohn opens with 1.f4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bohn answers 1...e6 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bohn play as White?
As White, Thomas Bohn's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (122 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bohn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bohn most often plays: Horwitz Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Thomas Bohn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bohn is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Bohn played?
Our database contains 241 games by Thomas Bohn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 75 draws, 61 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bohn?
241 games by Thomas Bohn 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.