Prepare against Thomas Kubo
DEU · World #24,746 classical · FIDE ID 24670782
Our database contains 127 games by Thomas Kubo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kubo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kubo 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 | 2,020 | 2,080 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 42 | 45 | 40 | 33.1% |
| As White | 74 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kubo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kubo's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 50.0% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 37.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kubo usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kubo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kubo usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kubo usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kubo usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kubo usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 74.2% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Kubo's chess games
All 127 games by Thomas Kubo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 42 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Guido Kern | 2,308 | NRW Class1 1213 | A80 |
| Feb 2015 | Gerd Kurr | 2,190 | NRW Class1 1415 | A07 |
| Apr 2009 | Julius Virnyi | 2,084 | ch-NRW U18 | E94 |
| Sep 2017 | Sven Henneberger | 2,061 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | A12 |
| Oct 2011 | Alan D Chapman | 1,997 | NRW Class2 1112 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,035 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,714 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kubo's chess games?
127 games by Thomas Kubo, from Jul 2007 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 Kubo has played.
What does Thomas Kubo play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Thomas Kubo opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kubo answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kubo play as White?
As White, Thomas Kubo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kubo play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kubo most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Thomas Kubo's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kubo is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Thomas Kubo played?
Our database contains 127 games by Thomas Kubo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kubo?
127 games by Thomas Kubo 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.