Prepare against Thomas Gauss
DEU · World #12,409 classical · FIDE ID 4643593
Our database contains 43 games by Thomas Gauss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Gauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Gauss 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 | 2,136 | 2,265 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,256 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 21 | 10 | 27.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Gauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Gauss's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Gauss usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gauss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Gauss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gauss usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Gauss usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gauss usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Gauss's chess games
All 43 games by Thomas Gauss 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: 12 wins, 21 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Juergen Schmall | 2,350 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | A10 |
| Oct 2001 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,295 | Baden VLN 0102 | C02 |
| Jan 1999 | Markus Roth | 2,195 | 3rd Pforzheim ELO Open | A84 |
| Jan 1999 | Oliver Prestel | 2,185 | 3rd Pforzheim ELO Open | A85 |
| Jan 1999 | Joerg Hanisch | 2,150 | 3rd Pforzheim ELO Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden VLN 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| 2nd Pforzheim ELO Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,325 |
| 3rd Pforzheim ELO Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| Kuppenheim Open g/5 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Gauss's chess games?
43 games by Thomas Gauss, 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 Gauss has played.
What does Thomas Gauss play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Thomas Gauss opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Gauss answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Gauss play as White?
As White, Thomas Gauss's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Gauss play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Gauss most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Thomas Gauss's FIDE rating?
Thomas Gauss is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Thomas Gauss played?
Our database contains 43 games by Thomas Gauss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 21 draws, 10 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Gauss?
43 games by Thomas Gauss 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.