Prepare against Thomas Henrich
FM · DEU · World #17,068 classical · FIDE ID 4640993
When preparing against Thomas Henrich, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 620 games by Thomas Henrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Henrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Henrich 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 | 2,084 | 2,310 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,276 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 620 | 287 | 115 | 217 | 46.3% |
| As White | 310 | 153 | 63 | 94 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 310 | 134 | 52 | 123 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Henrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Henrich's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 48.4% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 147 | 47.4% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.6% | 93.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Henrich usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Henrich usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Henrich usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Henrich usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Henrich usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Henrich usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 45.1% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 59 | 44.4% | 58.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 78.6% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Thomas Henrich's chess games
All 620 games by Thomas Henrich 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: 287 wins, 115 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 11/3/15 | 37.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/3/7 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Igor Khenkin | 2,575 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | E92 |
| Apr 2023 | Ilja Schneider | 2,475 | 20th Neckar Open | A83 |
| Jun 2013 | Torstein Bae | 2,442 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | A00 |
| Oct 2014 | Boris Margolin | 2,402 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | C15 |
| Mar 2020 | Vitali Braun | 2,356 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 21 | 16 | 2,235 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2 | 2,069 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,377 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Henrich's chess games?
620 games by Thomas Henrich, 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 Henrich has played.
What does Thomas Henrich play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Thomas Henrich opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Henrich answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Henrich play as White?
As White, Thomas Henrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Henrich play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Henrich most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Thomas Henrich's FIDE rating?
Thomas Henrich is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Thomas Henrich played?
Our database contains 620 games by Thomas Henrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 115 draws, 217 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Henrich?
620 games by Thomas Henrich 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.