Prepare against Thomas Klaiss
DEU · World #29,524 classical · FIDE ID 1272038
When preparing against Thomas Klaiss, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 58 games by Thomas Klaiss, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Klaiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Klaiss 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 | 1,989 | 2,088 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,025 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,021 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Klaiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Klaiss's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 59.3% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Klaiss usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Thomas Klaiss's chess games
All 58 games by Thomas Klaiss in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Peter-Michael Gerhardt | 2,153 | ch-Wurttemberg cand | D53 |
| Aug 2026 | Yunqi Li | 2,136 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | A46 |
| Jun 2015 | Juergen Neurohr | 2,113 | GER Cup | C59 |
| Mar 2020 | Jaromir Buksa | 2,084 | WchT Seniors 50 | C43 |
| Jun 2015 | Florian Schluenss | 2,058 | GER Cup | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2017 | 25 | 16 | 2,013 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Wurttemberg cand | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| GER Cup | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,213 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Klaiss's chess games?
58 games by Thomas Klaiss, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Klaiss has played.
What does Thomas Klaiss play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thomas Klaiss opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Klaiss answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Thomas Klaiss play as White?
As White, Thomas Klaiss's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Klaiss play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Klaiss most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Thomas Klaiss's FIDE rating?
Thomas Klaiss is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Thomas Klaiss played?
Our database contains 58 games by Thomas Klaiss, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Klaiss?
58 games by Thomas Klaiss 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.