Prepare against Thomas Hartung
DEU · World #57,233 classical · FIDE ID 4639146
When preparing against Thomas Hartung, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Hartung, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hartung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hartung 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 | 1,866 | 2,072 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 25.7% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 28.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2023): 179 rated games against 163 different opponents, across 26 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 179 | 65 | 40 | 74 | 36.3% | 1,972 | 1,901 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 73 | 13 | 11 | 49 | 17.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 74 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 41.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1,809 | 1,609 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,772 | 1,872 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,931 | 1,881 |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,892 | 1,835 |
| 2017 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1,913 | 1,780 |
| 2016 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 1,981 | 1,960 |
| 2015 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 2,110 | 2,110 |
| 2014 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1,940 | 1,877 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,747 | 1,814 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2,126 | 1,860 |
| 2011 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1,968 | 1,901 |
| 2008 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2,188 | 1,988 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hartung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hartung's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 30.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 30.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hartung usually continues Nf3 (15.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hartung usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hartung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hartung usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Thomas Hartung's chess games
All 74 games by Thomas Hartung in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Lucas van Foreest | 2,314 | 26th Goch Open | C58 |
| Jun 2015 | Manfred Buechle | 2,274 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C21 |
| Sep 2014 | Marijn den Hartog | 2,147 | 25th Goch Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Mara Jelica | 2,129 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2014 | Sascha Pfleger | 2,096 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 25 | 9 | 1,964 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 5 | – |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,943 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,745 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| 5th Herne Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,999 |
| NED Open-ch10 Reinbouw | 1979 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hartung's chess games?
74 games by Thomas Hartung, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Hartung has played.
What does Thomas Hartung play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Thomas Hartung opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hartung answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hartung play as White?
As White, Thomas Hartung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hartung play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hartung most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Thomas Hartung's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hartung is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Thomas Hartung played?
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Hartung, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hartung?
74 games by Thomas Hartung 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.