Prepare against Thomas Held
CHE · World #20,610 classical · FIDE ID 1308335
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Held, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Held's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Held 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 | 2,052 | 2,152 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,057 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 16 | 13 | 26 | 29.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Held's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Held's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Held usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Held usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Held usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Held usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Held usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Held's chess games
All 55 games by Thomas Held in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Andreas Huss | 2,344 | Winterthur Open 1st | C16 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Oliver Mai | 2,177 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | C11 |
| Dec 2023 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,059 | Davos Ski Open | C02 |
| Jan 2014 | Oswald Smits | 1,917 | Langenwang Open | B06 |
| Apr 2018 | Glyn D Pugh | 1,847 | Jersey Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,870 |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,074 |
| Winterthur Open 1st | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| Davos Ski Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,495 |
| 13th Zuerich Open B | 1989 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-SUI Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Held's chess games?
55 games by Thomas Held, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Held has played.
What does Thomas Held play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thomas Held opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Held answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Thomas Held play as White?
As White, Thomas Held's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Held play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Held most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Thomas Held's FIDE rating?
Thomas Held is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Thomas Held played?
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Held, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Held?
55 games by Thomas Held 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.