Prepare against Thomas Edel
DEU · World #17,338 classical · FIDE ID 24653233
When preparing against Thomas Edel, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Thomas Edel, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Edel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Edel 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 | 2,082 | 2,135 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 64 | 65 | 62 | 33.5% |
| As White | 98 | 39 | 35 | 24 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 25 | 30 | 38 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Edel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Edel's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 94.9% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Edel usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Edel usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Edel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Edel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Edel usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Edel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 45.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Thomas Edel's chess games
All 191 games by Thomas Edel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Hannes Leisner | 2,244 | 14th Rostock SSC Open | E61 |
| Jan 1991 | Frank Konieczka | 2,225 | BL2-Nord 9091 | E05 |
| Aug 2010 | Markus Tillmann | 2,200 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | D05 |
| Oct 2009 | Andreas Herrmann | 2,160 | ch-Hannover MT | A47 |
| Aug 2012 | Matthias Daemmig | 2,154 | 11th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,984 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8889 | 1989 | 10 | 2.5 | – |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Edel's chess games?
191 games by Thomas Edel, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Edel has played.
What does Thomas Edel play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Thomas Edel opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Edel answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Edel play as White?
As White, Thomas Edel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Edel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Edel most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Thomas Edel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Edel is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Thomas Edel played?
Our database contains 191 games by Thomas Edel, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Edel?
191 games by Thomas Edel 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.