Prepare against Thomas Kahlert
FM · DEU · World #17,685 classical · FIDE ID 4625242
Our database contains 885 games by Thomas Kahlert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kahlert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kahlert 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 | 2,078 | 2,278 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,244 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,322 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 885 | 276 | 264 | 345 | 31.2% |
| As White | 431 | 162 | 129 | 140 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 454 | 114 | 135 | 205 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kahlert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kahlert's side.
First moves as White (431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 337 | 78.2% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 55 | 12.8% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 5.6% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 3.5% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 52.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kahlert usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 225 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 98.5% | 38.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kahlert's chess games
All 885 games by Thomas Kahlert 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: 276 wins, 264 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 108 | 36/36/36 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 61 | 20/14/27 | 32.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 15/13/13 | 36.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 56 | 18/13/25 | 32.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 56 | 18/13/25 | 32.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 14/10/25 | 28.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 33 | 5/16/12 | 15.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 5/9/12 | 19.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Leandro Krysa | 2,531 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Jan 2021 | Mhamal Anurag | 2,499 | Titled Tue | B38 |
| Jan 2022 | Mika Karttunen | 2,489 | Titled Tue | A58 |
| Nov 2012 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,484 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | A05 |
| Jan 2022 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,482 | Titled Tue | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 408 | 167 | 2,188 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2019 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,202 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 22 | 9 | 2,192 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,001 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,105 |
| Norderstedt IM | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kahlert's chess games?
885 games by Thomas Kahlert, 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 Kahlert has played.
What does Thomas Kahlert play on the first move as White?
Across 431 games with White in our database, Thomas Kahlert opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kahlert answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kahlert play as White?
As White, Thomas Kahlert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (108 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (61 games, 32.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (41 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 431 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kahlert play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kahlert most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Italian Game (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (49 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Thomas Kahlert's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kahlert is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Thomas Kahlert played?
Our database contains 885 games by Thomas Kahlert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 264 draws, 345 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kahlert?
885 games by Thomas Kahlert 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.