Prepare against Thomas Klimpel
DEU · World #23,610 classical · FIDE ID 4640128
When preparing against Thomas Klimpel, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Thomas Klimpel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Klimpel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Klimpel 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 | 2,028 | 2,159 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 92 | 86 | 117 | 31.2% |
| As White | 144 | 57 | 39 | 48 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 151 | 35 | 47 | 69 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Klimpel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Klimpel's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 12.5% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 42.3% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 21.1% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 15.5% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 43.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Thomas Klimpel's chess games
All 295 games by Thomas Klimpel 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: 92 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Primoz Soln | 2,470 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | D44 |
| Jul 2003 | Eduard Bukhman | 2,371 | 16th Kiel Open A | A25 |
| Jan 1996 | Karl-Otto Jung | 2,210 | 12th Wuerzburg Open | A06 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Havlicek | 2,200 | Graz Open | C18 |
| Feb 2006 | Norbert Barth | 2,197 | Regionalliga NO 0506 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2008 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,041 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 14 | 6 | 2,421 |
| Regionalliga NO 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,352 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Klimpel's chess games?
295 games by Thomas Klimpel, 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 Klimpel has played.
What does Thomas Klimpel play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Thomas Klimpel opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Klimpel answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Klimpel play as White?
As White, Thomas Klimpel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Klimpel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Klimpel most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Thomas Klimpel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Klimpel is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Thomas Klimpel played?
Our database contains 295 games by Thomas Klimpel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Klimpel?
295 games by Thomas Klimpel 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.