Prepare against Thomas Krings
DEU · World #73,154 classical · FIDE ID 4661567
When preparing against Thomas Krings, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Thomas Krings, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Krings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Krings 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 | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 27 | 31 | 12 | 38.6% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Krings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Krings's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krings usually continues Bg5 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Krings usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Krings usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Krings usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krings usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Thomas Krings's chess games
All 70 games by Thomas Krings in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 27 wins, 31 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Georgios Vranidis | 2,041 | ch-Cologne 54th | A52 |
| Nov 2019 | Leo Evers | 2,034 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | E81 |
| Oct 2014 | Johannes Mittmann | 2,021 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | B07 |
| Nov 2010 | Karl Koopmeiners | 2,008 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | D04 |
| Jan 2018 | Lutz Schauff | 1,984 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,071 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,089 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-Cologne 54th | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Krings's chess games?
70 games by Thomas Krings, from Mar 2023 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 Krings has played.
What does Thomas Krings play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Thomas Krings opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Krings answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Krings play as White?
As White, Thomas Krings's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Krings play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Krings most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Krings's FIDE rating?
Thomas Krings is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thomas Krings played?
Our database contains 70 games by Thomas Krings, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 31 draws, 12 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Krings?
70 games by Thomas Krings 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.