Prepare against Thomas Hummel
DEU · World #60,156 classical · FIDE ID 24697516
When preparing against Thomas Hummel, expect 1.b4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Hummel, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hummel 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 | 1,856 | 1,947 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 112 rated games against 110 different opponents, across 19 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 | 112 | 47 | 22 | 43 | 42.0% | 1,837 | 1,823 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 14.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 52.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,769 | 1,689 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,739 | 1,606 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1,803 | 1,636 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,721 | 1,721 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1,762 | 1,798 |
| 2015 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1,951 | 1,918 |
| 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,885 | 1,925 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,824 | 1,904 |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1,851 | 1,771 |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1,943 | 1,898 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,652 | 2,052 |
| 2009 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,795 | 1,795 |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,849 | 2,049 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hummel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Hummel's chess games
All 34 games by Thomas Hummel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Herbert Adler | 2,010 | 13th Forchheim Open B | A06 |
| Oct 2014 | Thomas Lais | 1,962 | 13th Forchheim Open B | A01 |
| Sep 2013 | Thomas Mager | 1,874 | 12th Forchheim Open B | E90 |
| Oct 2014 | Simon Langer | 1,864 | 13th Forchheim Open B | B07 |
| Aug 2011 | Elmar Braig | 1,851 | 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,865 |
| 13th Forchheim Open B | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,141 |
| 10th Forchheim Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,787 |
| 14th Forchheim Open B | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,643 |
| 15th Forchheim Open B | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hummel's chess games?
34 games by Thomas Hummel, from Sep 2011 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 Hummel has played.
What does Thomas Hummel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thomas Hummel opens with 1.b4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hummel answers 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hummel play as White?
As White, Thomas Hummel's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hummel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hummel most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thomas Hummel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hummel is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Thomas Hummel played?
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Hummel, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hummel?
34 games by Thomas Hummel 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.