Prepare against Thomas Erker
DEU · World #25,320 classical · FIDE ID 4652835
Our database contains 56 games by Thomas Erker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Erker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Erker 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 | 2,016 | 2,171 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,064 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Erker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Erker's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Erker usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Erker usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Erker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Thomas Erker's chess games
All 56 games by Thomas Erker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,320 | 23rd Staufer Open | C80 |
| Jan 2011 | Gerard Welling | 2,317 | 23rd Staufer Open | C71 |
| Jan 2001 | Bettina Trabert | 2,270 | 13th Staufer Open | C45 |
| Jan 2003 | Joerg Schlenker | 2,258 | 15th Staufer Open | C40 |
| Jan 2003 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,246 | 15th Staufer Open | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 10th Hohenloher Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 15th Staufer Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,247 |
| 23rd Staufer Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,249 |
| 26th Staufer Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,276 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
| 13th Staufer Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,303 |
| Crailsheim Open | 1999 | 3 | 2 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Erker's chess games?
56 games by Thomas Erker, from Apr 2003 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 Erker has played.
What does Thomas Erker play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thomas Erker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Erker answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Erker play as White?
As White, Thomas Erker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Erker play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Erker most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Thomas Erker's FIDE rating?
Thomas Erker is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Thomas Erker played?
Our database contains 56 games by Thomas Erker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Erker?
56 games by Thomas Erker 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.