Prepare against Thomas Gross
DEU · World #30,162 classical · FIDE ID 24681180
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Gross, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Gross 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 | 1,985 | 2,086 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 24 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Gross's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 96.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 96% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gross usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Gross usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gross usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Gross usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
Thomas Gross's chess games
All 48 games by Thomas Gross in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Duc Cuong Tran | 2,098 | NRW Class1 1415 | D15 |
| Apr 2016 | Uwe Claussen | 2,059 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Marko Sponheim | 2,058 | Oberliga NRW 1718 | E01 |
| Oct 2014 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,019 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | B12 |
| Oct 2018 | Marco Becker | 1,959 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 2,326 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Gross's chess games?
48 games by Thomas Gross, from Jul 2011 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 Gross has played.
What does Thomas Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Thomas Gross opens with 1.Nf3 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Gross answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Gross play as White?
As White, Thomas Gross's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Gross play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Gross most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Thomas Gross's FIDE rating?
Thomas Gross is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Thomas Gross played?
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Gross, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 8 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Gross?
48 games by Thomas Gross 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.