Prepare against Thomas Graupner
DEU · World #64,283 classical · FIDE ID 12912263
When preparing against Thomas Graupner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Thomas Graupner, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Graupner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Graupner 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 | 1,841 | 1,894 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 31.8% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Graupner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Graupner's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Graupner usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Graupner usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Graupner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Thomas Graupner's chess games
All 44 games by Thomas Graupner in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Lars Stumbries | 1,959 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Jakiv Podolnyy | 1,952 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | B46 |
| Mar 2015 | Jan-Christopher Zaerban | 1,916 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | E65 |
| Mar 2015 | Thomas Herfurth | 1,901 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
| Mar 2018 | Bernd Kuehnl | 1,774 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,558 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Graupner's chess games?
44 games by Thomas Graupner, from May 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 Graupner has played.
What does Thomas Graupner play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Thomas Graupner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Graupner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Thomas Graupner play as White?
As White, Thomas Graupner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Graupner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Graupner most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Thomas Graupner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Graupner is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Thomas Graupner played?
Our database contains 44 games by Thomas Graupner, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Graupner?
44 games by Thomas Graupner 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.