Prepare against Thomas Maes
Belgium · World #7,394 classical · FIDE ID 205400
Our database contains 57 games by Thomas Maes, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Maes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Maes 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 | 2,216 | 2,237 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Maes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Maes's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Maes usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Maes usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Maes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Thomas Maes's chess games
All 57 games by Thomas Maes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Danny Haberkorn | 2,266 | chT2-BEL 0304 | C15 |
| Dec 2003 | Kurt Piceu | 2,251 | chT2-BEL 0304 | D35 |
| Jan 2004 | Marc Boeykens | 2,218 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B01 |
| Apr 2006 | Thibaud L'Huillier | 2,146 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | A84 |
| Dec 2003 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,062 | 24th Bethune Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,180 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| Ghent Open 28th | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Maes's chess games?
57 games by Thomas Maes, from Apr 2004 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 Maes has played.
What does Thomas Maes play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thomas Maes opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Maes answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Thomas Maes play as White?
As White, Thomas Maes's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Maes play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Maes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Maes's FIDE rating?
Thomas Maes is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Thomas Maes played?
Our database contains 57 games by Thomas Maes, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Maes?
57 games by Thomas Maes 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.