Prepare against Thomas Hack
DEU · World #28,623 classical · FIDE ID 4688279
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Hack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hack 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 | 1,994 | 2,064 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hack's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hack usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hack usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hack usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hack's chess games
All 48 games by Thomas Hack 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: 15 wins, 23 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Juergen Neubauer | 2,119 | 9th Cologne Longerich Open | B90 |
| Mar 2012 | Leo Evers | 2,017 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | E00 |
| Jan 2012 | Wolf-Dieter Meissner | 1,991 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | D03 |
| Feb 2011 | Stefan Herms | 1,930 | 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | B00 |
| Jan 2006 | Dirk Voet | 1,890 | 15th Vienna Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,804 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 6th Saarlouis Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 9th Cologne Longerich Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| Cologne Chess Days Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hack's chess games?
48 games by Thomas Hack, 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 Hack has played.
What does Thomas Hack play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thomas Hack opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hack answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hack play as White?
As White, Thomas Hack's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hack play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hack most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thomas Hack's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hack is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (May 2010).
How many games has Thomas Hack played?
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Hack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 23 draws, 10 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hack?
48 games by Thomas Hack 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.