Prepare against Thomas Kapfer
DEU · World #10,495 classical · FIDE ID 4656911
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Kapfer, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kapfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kapfer 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 | 2,162 | 2,175 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kapfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kapfer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kapfer's chess games
All 68 games by Thomas Kapfer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | Horst Vonthron | 2,355 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | C16 |
| Oct 1997 | Thomas Schlager | 2,335 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | E93 |
| Feb 2001 | Heinrich Fronczek | 2,305 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,295 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | C02 |
| Feb 1998 | Jochen Kountz | 2,285 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 2,057 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Baden 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier B | 1980 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1991 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kapfer's chess games?
68 games by Thomas Kapfer, from Jul 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 Kapfer has played.
What does Thomas Kapfer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Thomas Kapfer opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kapfer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kapfer play as White?
As White, Thomas Kapfer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kapfer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kapfer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Thomas Kapfer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kapfer is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Thomas Kapfer played?
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Kapfer, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kapfer?
68 games by Thomas Kapfer 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.