Prepare against Thomas Hornung
DEU · World #31,542 classical · FIDE ID 24621544
Our database contains 50 games by Thomas Hornung, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hornung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hornung 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 | 1,977 | 2,070 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 42.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hornung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hornung's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hornung usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hornung usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hornung usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Thomas Hornung's chess games
All 50 games by Thomas Hornung in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,184 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | D12 |
| Jul 2013 | Stefan Erdmann | 2,183 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | D23 |
| May 2011 | Andreas Fuchs | 2,152 | Griesheim Open | D10 |
| Jul 2013 | Carsten Kreiling | 2,111 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | E91 |
| Jul 2013 | Lorenz Busch | 2,107 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Rhein Main Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,899 |
| Griesheim Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Einhausen Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hornung's chess games?
50 games by Thomas Hornung, from Oct 2005 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 Hornung has played.
What does Thomas Hornung play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thomas Hornung opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hornung answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hornung play as White?
As White, Thomas Hornung's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hornung play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hornung most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Thomas Hornung's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hornung is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Thomas Hornung played?
Our database contains 50 games by Thomas Hornung, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hornung?
50 games by Thomas Hornung 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.