Prepare against Thomas Kammann
DEU · World #79,035 classical · FIDE ID 24655996
When preparing against Thomas Kammann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (83%).
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Kammann, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kammann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kammann 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 | 1,793 | 1,803 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,830 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 18 | 7 | 43 | 26.5% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kammann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kammann's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kammann usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kammann usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kammann usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Kammann's chess games
All 68 games by Thomas Kammann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Thomas Drewes | 1,888 | 26th Goch Open | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Aaron Noah Koellner | 1,863 | 27th Goch Open | B29 |
| Oct 2009 | Gerard Van der Graaf | 1,801 | 20th Goch Open | C01 |
| Dec 2024 | Dagmar Holzmann | 1,596 | Krefeld Christmas Open | B00 |
| Oct 2008 | Horst Heimburger | 1,521 | 19th Goch Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,490 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,431 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,609 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,351 |
| 17th Goch Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,455 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kammann's chess games?
68 games by Thomas Kammann, from Oct 2012 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 Kammann has played.
What does Thomas Kammann play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Thomas Kammann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kammann answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kammann play as White?
As White, Thomas Kammann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kammann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kammann most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Thomas Kammann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kammann is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Thomas Kammann played?
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Kammann, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kammann?
68 games by Thomas Kammann 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.