Prepare against Thomas Falk
DEU · World #23,260 classical · FIDE ID 4634624
When preparing against Thomas Falk, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Falk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Falk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Falk 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 | 2,031 | 2,170 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,107 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,101 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 57 | 109 | 39 | 27.8% |
| As White | 109 | 40 | 53 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 96 | 17 | 56 | 23 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Falk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Falk's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 70.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 28 | 25.7% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Falk usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Falk usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Falk usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Falk usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Falk usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Falk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
Thomas Falk's chess games
All 205 games by Thomas Falk 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: 57 wins, 109 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,275 | BL2-West 1819 | A07 |
| Sep 2012 | Willy Rosen | 2,217 | 21st chT-GER Seniors | A84 |
| May 2016 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,212 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D23 |
| Feb 2006 | Viktor Zilberbrand | 2,196 | Hessenliga 0506 | E91 |
| Sep 2011 | Karlheinz Bachmann | 2,183 | chT-GER Seniors 20th | B39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
| Hessenliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Falk's chess games?
205 games by Thomas Falk, 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 Falk has played.
What does Thomas Falk play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Thomas Falk opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Falk answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Falk play as White?
As White, Thomas Falk's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Falk play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Falk most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Thomas Falk's FIDE rating?
Thomas Falk is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Thomas Falk played?
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Falk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 109 draws, 39 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Falk?
205 games by Thomas Falk 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.