Prepare against Thomas Kastek
DEU · World #15,446 classical · FIDE ID 4605985
Our database contains 93 games by Thomas Kastek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kastek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kastek 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 | 2,101 | 2,238 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 13 | 36 | 44 | 14.0% |
| As White | 45 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kastek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kastek's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 60.0% | 40.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 40.0% | 19.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Kastek usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kastek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kastek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 19.4% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kastek usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kastek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Kastek usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 63.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Thomas Kastek's chess games
All 93 games by Thomas Kastek 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: 13 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,478 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D17 |
| Jan 1987 | Ervin Haag | 2,415 | Noviki-D | B82 |
| Jan 1988 | Hannu Wegner | 2,320 | ch-Hamburg | C41 |
| Jan 1988 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,280 | ch-Hamburg | D12 |
| Mar 1984 | Guenter Stertenbrink | 2,225 | Bundesliga 1983-84 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Noviki-D | 1987 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,980 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,165 |
| 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,033 |
| 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,408 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1989 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kastek's chess games?
93 games by Thomas Kastek, 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 Kastek has played.
What does Thomas Kastek play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Thomas Kastek opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kastek answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kastek play as White?
As White, Thomas Kastek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kastek play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kastek most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Thomas Kastek's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kastek is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Kastek played?
Our database contains 93 games by Thomas Kastek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kastek?
93 games by Thomas Kastek 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.