Prepare against Thomas Kohn
DEU · World #25,092 classical · FIDE ID 4695046
When preparing against Thomas Kohn, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 95 games by Thomas Kohn, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kohn 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 | 2,018 | 2,054 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 26 | 39 | 30 | 27.4% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 101 rated games against 75 different opponents, across 37 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 101 | 29 | 44 | 28 | 28.7% | 2,009 | 1,995 | 22 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 48 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 39.3% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,972 | 2,201 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,878 | 2,012 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1,991 | 1,841 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2,014 | 1,964 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,958 | 1,958 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,066 | 1,978 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2,000 | 1,750 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,039 | 2,097 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,051 | 1,994 |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,992 | 2,059 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2,093 | 2,093 |
| 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,984 | 2,251 |
| 2006 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,075 | 1,995 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kohn's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kohn usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kohn usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kohn usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Kohn's chess games
All 95 games by Thomas Kohn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 39 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Norbert Bauer | 2,054 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2122 | D38 |
| Nov 2011 | Dirk Schumacher | 2,012 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | A00 |
| Nov 2010 | Andy Boehme | 2,007 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1011 | A15 |
| Sep 2019 | Frank Dombrowski | 1,950 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | B13 |
| Feb 2023 | Lothar Hartung | 1,921 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,740 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,916 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,797 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,854 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kohn's chess games?
95 games by Thomas Kohn, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Kohn has played.
What does Thomas Kohn play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Thomas Kohn opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kohn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kohn play as White?
As White, Thomas Kohn's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kohn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kohn most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Thomas Kohn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kohn is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Thomas Kohn played?
Our database contains 95 games by Thomas Kohn, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 39 draws, 30 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kohn?
95 games by Thomas Kohn 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.