Prepare against Thomas Guenther
DEU · World #51,016 classical · FIDE ID 4647904
When preparing against Thomas Guenther, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.9% over 39 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Thomas Guenther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Guenther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Guenther 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 | 1,889 | 2,174 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 123 | 90 | 140 | 34.8% |
| As White | 173 | 67 | 47 | 59 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 180 | 56 | 43 | 81 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Guenther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Guenther's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 82.1% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 15.6% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Guenther usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Guenther usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Guenther usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Guenther usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Guenther usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Guenther usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Guenther's chess games
All 353 games by Thomas Guenther 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: 123 wins, 90 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 39 | 7/10/22 | 17.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,510 | 12th Berliner Sommer | A21 |
| Jul 2005 | Arnd Lauber | 2,422 | Dresden ZMD Open | D25 |
| Mar 2000 | Heinrich Horther | 2,398 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | D34 |
| Aug 2003 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,387 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | D36 |
| Oct 2000 | Panagiotis Cladouras | 2,338 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 34 | 18 | 2,198 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,087 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| Berlin Open | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Guenther's chess games?
353 games by Thomas Guenther, 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 Guenther has played.
What does Thomas Guenther play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Thomas Guenther opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Guenther answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Thomas Guenther play as White?
As White, Thomas Guenther's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Guenther play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Guenther most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 17.9% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Thomas Guenther's FIDE rating?
Thomas Guenther is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Thomas Guenther played?
Our database contains 353 games by Thomas Guenther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 90 draws, 140 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Guenther?
353 games by Thomas Guenther 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.