Prepare against Thomas Karius
DEU · World #5,652 classical · FIDE ID 4632923
Our database contains 133 games by Thomas Karius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Karius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Karius 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 | 2,256 | 2,256 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,229 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 43 | 57 | 33 | 32.3% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Karius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Karius's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Karius usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Karius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karius usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karius usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 75.8% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Thomas Karius's chess games
All 133 games by Thomas Karius 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: 43 wins, 57 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 2,475 | 3rd Dresden Open | D87 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Rabiega | 2,475 | 3rd Dresden Open | B32 |
| Jan 1996 | Sebastian Kitte | 2,305 | DLM U20 | D85 |
| Nov 2001 | Daniel Foetsch | 2,271 | Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | D01 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Krauseneck | 2,270 | BL2-Ost 9798 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| 6th Leipzig VfB Open | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,471 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| BL2-Ost 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Karius's chess games?
133 games by Thomas Karius, 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 Karius has played.
What does Thomas Karius play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Thomas Karius opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Karius answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Karius play as White?
As White, Thomas Karius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Karius play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Karius most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Thomas Karius's FIDE rating?
Thomas Karius is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thomas Karius played?
Our database contains 133 games by Thomas Karius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 57 draws, 33 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Karius?
133 games by Thomas Karius 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.