Prepare against Thomas Friedel
DEU · World #108,677 classical · FIDE ID 12917834
When preparing against Thomas Friedel, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Thomas Friedel, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Friedel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Friedel 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 | 1,705 | 1,732 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 84 | 29 | 109 | 37.8% |
| As White | 110 | 44 | 12 | 54 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 40 | 17 | 55 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Friedel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Friedel's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 90.0% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Friedel usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Friedel usually continues Nf3 (22.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Friedel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Friedel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Friedel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Friedel usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Thomas Friedel's chess games
All 222 games by Thomas Friedel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 84 wins, 29 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 12/0/9 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Uwe Heilmann | 2,095 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,970 | 22nd Rhein Main Open B | B06 |
| Jun 2017 | Robert Neubauer | 1,911 | 20th Rhein Main Open B | C54 |
| Jun 2011 | Stefan Kirchner | 1,861 | 6th Main Vogelsberg Open | C54 |
| Jun 2013 | Peter Riha | 1,812 | ch-Frankfurt A | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 37 | 11.5 | 1,527 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,519 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,474 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,418 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,237 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,549 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Friedel's chess games?
222 games by Thomas Friedel, from Sep 2010 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 Friedel has played.
What does Thomas Friedel play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Thomas Friedel opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Friedel answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Friedel play as White?
As White, Thomas Friedel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Friedel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Friedel most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Thomas Friedel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Friedel is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Thomas Friedel played?
Our database contains 222 games by Thomas Friedel, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 29 draws, 109 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Friedel?
222 games by Thomas Friedel 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.