Prepare against Thomas Kirchner
FM · DEU · World #7,882 classical · FIDE ID 4617517
Our database contains 293 games by Thomas Kirchner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kirchner 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 | 2,207 | 2,346 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,383 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,351 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 98 | 115 | 80 | 33.4% |
| As White | 138 | 42 | 61 | 35 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 155 | 56 | 54 | 45 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kirchner's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 99.3% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 98.5% | 62.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kirchner's chess games
All 293 games by Thomas Kirchner 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: 98 wins, 115 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 9/15/9 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Peter Enders | 2,464 | BL2-Ost 1314 | B50 |
| May 2019 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,461 | ch-GER blitz | B07 |
| Feb 2018 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,433 | BL2-Ost 1718 | C88 |
| Dec 2018 | Gunter Spiess | 2,418 | BL2-Ost 1819 | C01 |
| May 2019 | Michael Kopylov | 2,413 | ch-GER blitz | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 13 | 2,337 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| BL2-Ost 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,347 |
| BL2-Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,445 |
| BL2-Ost 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kirchner's chess games?
293 games by Thomas Kirchner, 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 Kirchner has played.
What does Thomas Kirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Thomas Kirchner opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kirchner answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kirchner play as White?
As White, Thomas Kirchner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kirchner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kirchner most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Thomas Kirchner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kirchner is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Thomas Kirchner played?
Our database contains 293 games by Thomas Kirchner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 115 draws, 80 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kirchner?
293 games by Thomas Kirchner 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.