Prepare against Thomas Casper
IM · DEU · World #3,003 classical · FIDE ID 4611403
Our database contains 752 games by Thomas Casper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Casper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Casper 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 | 2,338 | 2,422 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,386 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,364 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 752 | 170 | 407 | 175 | 22.6% |
| As White | 373 | 99 | 214 | 60 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 379 | 71 | 193 | 115 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Casper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Casper's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 360 | 96.5% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Casper usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Casper usually continues Bc4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Casper usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Casper usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Casper usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Casper usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 138 | 99.3% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 81.7% | 41.2% |
| f5 | 21 | 13.7% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Casper's chess games
All 752 games by Thomas Casper 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: 170 wins, 407 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 87 | 18/51/18 | 20.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 56 | 19/26/11 | 33.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 53 | 15/32/6 | 28.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | Indian Defense | 111 | 19/53/39 | 17.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 60 | 12/36/12 | 20.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 8/24/12 | 18.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| A53 | English Opening | 23 | 3/13/7 | 13.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Graf | 2,629 | CupT-GER sf | E70 |
| Feb 2003 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,620 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | B40 |
| Dec 2009 | Romain Edouard | 2,620 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | E61 |
| Jan 1988 | Uwe Boensch | 2,575 | Leipzig BKL | E94 |
| Jan 1992 | Eric Lobron | 2,575 | Bundesliga 1991-92 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig DSV | 1986 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,383 |
| Leipzig BKL | 1988 | 22 | 11 | 2,448 |
| Leipzig Baukombinat | 1984 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,401 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 15 | 7 | 2,533 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 6 | 2,464 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-DDR 28 Final | 1979 | 15 | 7 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rainer Knaak (20 games) · Uwe Boensch (19 games) · Lothar Vogt (17 games) · Raj Tischbierek (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Casper's chess games?
752 games by Thomas Casper, 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 Casper has played.
What does Thomas Casper play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Thomas Casper opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Casper answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Casper play as White?
As White, Thomas Casper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (53 games, 28.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Casper play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Casper most often plays: Indian Defense (111 games, 17.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (60 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Thomas Casper's FIDE rating?
Thomas Casper is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Thomas Casper played?
Our database contains 752 games by Thomas Casper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 407 draws, 175 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Casper?
752 games by Thomas Casper 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.