Prepare against Thomas Hackbusch
DEU · World #69,321 classical · FIDE ID 34612963
When preparing against Thomas Hackbusch, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Thomas Hackbusch, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hackbusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hackbusch 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 | 1,824 | 1,836 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 20 | 47 | 17 | 23.8% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hackbusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hackbusch's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hackbusch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hackbusch's chess games
All 84 games by Thomas Hackbusch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 47 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Marius Gramb | 2,105 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | A64 |
| Jan 2014 | Michael Bussard | 1,945 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | D37 |
| Dec 2013 | Gunnar Weisshuhn | 1,939 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | D12 |
| Jan 2012 | Jan Schreiber | 1,874 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | E67 |
| May 2013 | Christoph Hoefner | 1,863 | Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 1,964 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,841 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,835 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,744 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,929 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,911 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hackbusch's chess games?
84 games by Thomas Hackbusch, from Jun 2023 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 Hackbusch has played.
What does Thomas Hackbusch play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Thomas Hackbusch opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hackbusch answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hackbusch play as White?
As White, Thomas Hackbusch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hackbusch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hackbusch most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Thomas Hackbusch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hackbusch is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (May 2026).
How many games has Thomas Hackbusch played?
Our database contains 84 games by Thomas Hackbusch, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 47 draws, 17 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hackbusch?
84 games by Thomas Hackbusch 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.