Prepare against Thomas Kummle
DEU · World #30,105 classical · FIDE ID 4634403
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Kummle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kummle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kummle 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 | 1,985 | 2,200 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 29.7% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kummle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kummle's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 85.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kummle usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kummle usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kummle usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kummle usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kummle usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Thomas Kummle's chess games
All 74 games by Thomas Kummle 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: 22 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,316 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | A30 |
| Jun 1998 | Daniel Summermatter | 2,315 | chT-SUI | B20 |
| Mar 2004 | Sebastian Gattenloehner | 2,222 | Baden VLS 0304 | B40 |
| Oct 1998 | Oliver Prestel | 2,220 | Oberliga Baden 9899 | B20 |
| Apr 2006 | Stanislav Budisin | 2,148 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,089 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| 7th Locarno Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,180 |
| chT-SUI | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,203 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Oberliga Baden 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kummle's chess games?
74 games by Thomas Kummle, 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 Kummle has played.
What does Thomas Kummle play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Thomas Kummle opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kummle answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kummle play as White?
As White, Thomas Kummle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kummle play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kummle most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Thomas Kummle's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kummle is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Thomas Kummle played?
Our database contains 74 games by Thomas Kummle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kummle?
74 games by Thomas Kummle 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.