Prepare against Thomas Isele
DEU · World #20,924 classical · FIDE ID 24609897
Our database contains 125 games by Thomas Isele, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Isele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Isele 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 | 2,050 | 2,109 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 52 | 29 | 44 | 41.6% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 15 | 19 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 25 | 14 | 25 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Isele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Isele's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Isele usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Isele usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Isele usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
Thomas Isele's chess games
All 125 games by Thomas Isele in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 52 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Inna Agrest | 2,260 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B67 |
| Mar 2020 | Bennet Hagner | 2,034 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B17 |
| Mar 2020 | Sven Kreigenfeld | 2,032 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B07 |
| May 2020 | Richard Muckle | 2,018 | GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Markus Mock | 1,969 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,953 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,059 |
| 77th chB-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,848 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,020 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Isele's chess games?
125 games by Thomas Isele, from Jul 2004 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 Isele has played.
What does Thomas Isele play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Thomas Isele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Isele answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Thomas Isele play as White?
As White, Thomas Isele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Isele play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Isele most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Thomas Isele's FIDE rating?
Thomas Isele is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Thomas Isele played?
Our database contains 125 games by Thomas Isele, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Isele?
125 games by Thomas Isele 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.