Prepare against Thomas Granz
DEU · World #79,361 classical · FIDE ID 24638390
When preparing against Thomas Granz, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 76 games by Thomas Granz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Granz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Granz 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 | 1,792 | 1,858 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,806 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 26 | 15 | 35 | 34.2% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Granz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Granz's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 85.4% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Granz usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Granz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Granz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Granz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Granz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Granz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Granz's chess games
All 76 games by Thomas Granz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Minko Shishkov | 2,286 | Solingen Karneval Open | C01 |
| Oct 2008 | Siegfried Hamm | 1,943 | 19th Goch Open | B13 |
| Jul 2005 | Oezguer Akyildiz | 1,814 | Dortmund Open B | B53 |
| Jul 2010 | Rene Lasschuit | 1,800 | 7th Cologne Longerich Open | C01 |
| Jul 2005 | Sven Gehring | 1,709 | Dortmund Open B | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 35 | 15 | 1,632 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,707 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,686 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 7th Cologne Longerich Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,581 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,175 |
| 2nd Leverkusen Bayer Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Granz's chess games?
76 games by Thomas Granz, from Jan 2009 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 Granz has played.
What does Thomas Granz play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Thomas Granz opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Granz answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Granz play as White?
As White, Thomas Granz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Granz play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Granz most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Thomas Granz's FIDE rating?
Thomas Granz is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Thomas Granz played?
Our database contains 76 games by Thomas Granz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Granz?
76 games by Thomas Granz 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.