Prepare against Thomas Fuellgrabe
DEU · World #9,042 classical · FIDE ID 4628454
Our database contains 247 games by Thomas Fuellgrabe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Fuellgrabe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Fuellgrabe 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 | 2,185 | 2,298 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,196 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 118 | 77 | 52 | 47.8% |
| As White | 128 | 68 | 37 | 23 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 119 | 50 | 40 | 29 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Fuellgrabe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Fuellgrabe's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 97.7% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fuellgrabe usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fuellgrabe usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fuellgrabe usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Fuellgrabe usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 42.6% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 33.3% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Fuellgrabe's chess games
All 247 games by Thomas Fuellgrabe 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: 118 wins, 77 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Matthias Thesing | 2,410 | 13th Berliner Sommer | C10 |
| Dec 2009 | Oleg Eismont | 2,326 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | A43 |
| Jan 1999 | Pierluigi Iotti | 2,318 | 4th Cesenatico Open | C17 |
| Jan 1998 | Axel Scheffner | 2,315 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | B12 |
| Jan 1994 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,305 | Eupen Open act | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,299 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| ch-GER 86th | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,231 |
| 4th Cesenatico Open | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Fuellgrabe's chess games?
247 games by Thomas Fuellgrabe, 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 Fuellgrabe has played.
What does Thomas Fuellgrabe play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Thomas Fuellgrabe opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Fuellgrabe answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Fuellgrabe play as White?
As White, Thomas Fuellgrabe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Fuellgrabe play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Fuellgrabe most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Thomas Fuellgrabe's FIDE rating?
Thomas Fuellgrabe is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Thomas Fuellgrabe played?
Our database contains 247 games by Thomas Fuellgrabe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 77 draws, 52 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Fuellgrabe?
247 games by Thomas Fuellgrabe 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.