Prepare against Thomas Kaufhold
DEU · World #33,841 classical · FIDE ID 24681571
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Kaufhold, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kaufhold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kaufhold 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 | 1,965 | 2,112 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 71 | 52 | 52 | 40.6% |
| As White | 90 | 42 | 23 | 25 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kaufhold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kaufhold's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kaufhold usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kaufhold usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kaufhold usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kaufhold's chess games
All 175 games by Thomas Kaufhold in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 71 wins, 52 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Frank Reinemer | 2,169 | NRW Class1 1213 | A44 |
| Dec 2012 | Konstantin Cebulla | 2,142 | NRW Class1 1213 | D36 |
| Apr 2005 | Willem Muhren | 2,092 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | E81 |
| Jan 2011 | Frank Eggenstein | 2,092 | NRW Class2 1011 | A80 |
| Dec 2005 | Franz-Josef Bienhuels | 2,073 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0506 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NRW 9192 U18 | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,390 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,980 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kaufhold's chess games?
175 games by Thomas Kaufhold, from Jan 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 Kaufhold has played.
What does Thomas Kaufhold play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Thomas Kaufhold opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kaufhold answers 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kaufhold play as White?
As White, Thomas Kaufhold's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kaufhold play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kaufhold most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Thomas Kaufhold's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kaufhold is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (May 2012).
How many games has Thomas Kaufhold played?
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Kaufhold, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 52 draws, 52 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kaufhold?
175 games by Thomas Kaufhold 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.