Prepare against Thomas Huesmann
FM · Belgium · World #11,129 classical · FIDE ID 200441
When preparing against Thomas Huesmann, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 30.9% over 81 games.
Our database contains 415 games by Thomas Huesmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Huesmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Huesmann 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 | 2,152 | 2,315 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,240 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 175 | 111 | 129 | 42.2% |
| As White | 209 | 100 | 55 | 54 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 206 | 75 | 56 | 75 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Huesmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Huesmann's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 98.6% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Huesmann usually continues c3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Huesmann usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Huesmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Huesmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Huesmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 92 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 66 | 86.8% | 42.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Thomas Huesmann's chess games
All 415 games by Thomas Huesmann 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: 175 wins, 111 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 12/12/10 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 81 | 25/23/33 | 30.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,423 | chT-BEL 1718 | C55 |
| Sep 2015 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,420 | 26th Goch Open | B22 |
| Apr 2006 | Daniel Contin | 2,390 | 19th San Sebastian Open | C15 |
| Aug 2018 | Yuri Boidman | 2,373 | Eupen | B22 |
| Dec 2006 | Stefan Buecker | 2,350 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,463 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 15th Le Touquet IM | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,356 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,969 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Huesmann's chess games?
415 games by Thomas Huesmann, 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 Huesmann has played.
What does Thomas Huesmann play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Thomas Huesmann opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Huesmann answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Huesmann play as White?
As White, Thomas Huesmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Huesmann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Huesmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (81 games, 30.9% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Thomas Huesmann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Huesmann is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thomas Huesmann played?
Our database contains 415 games by Thomas Huesmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 111 draws, 129 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Huesmann?
415 games by Thomas Huesmann 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.