Prepare against Thomas Endres
DEU · World #91,699 classical · FIDE ID 1270742
When preparing against Thomas Endres, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Endres, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Endres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Endres 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 | 1,753 | 1,863 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 38.2% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Endres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Endres's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Endres usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Endres usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Endres usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Endres usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Endres usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Endres usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thomas Endres's chess games
All 55 games by Thomas Endres in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Felix Begri | 1,998 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D03 |
| Jun 2013 | Lukas Rudolph | 1,946 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D31 |
| Nov 2004 | Achim Bosma | 1,890 | ch-Koblenz | C10 |
| Apr 2017 | Hans Juergen Zirwes | 1,824 | ch-SVR MAT | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Harald Merges | 1,744 | ch-SVR MAT | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVR MAT | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,497 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,823 |
| 31st SVR Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,615 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 30th SVR Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,679 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Endres's chess games?
55 games by Thomas Endres, from Dec 2012 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 Endres has played.
What does Thomas Endres play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thomas Endres opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Endres answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Endres play as White?
As White, Thomas Endres's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Endres play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Endres most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Thomas Endres's FIDE rating?
Thomas Endres is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Thomas Endres played?
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Endres, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Endres?
55 games by Thomas Endres 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.