Prepare against Thomas Moews
DEU · World #73,590 classical · FIDE ID 4697812
When preparing against Thomas Moews, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 143 games by Thomas Moews, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Moews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Moews 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 | 1,810 | 1,897 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,860 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 62 | 29 | 52 | 43.4% |
| As White | 71 | 33 | 18 | 20 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 11 | 32 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Moews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Moews's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 91.5% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Moews usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Moews usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Moews usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Moews usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Moews usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Moews usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 25.0% |
Thomas Moews's chess games
All 143 games by Thomas Moews in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Ullrich Skorna | 2,194 | 8th Baunatal Open | C01 |
| May 2003 | Oswald Bindrich | 2,191 | 6th Saarlouis Open | B20 |
| Nov 2005 | Damir Zupcevic | 1,972 | Troisdorf Open | C03 |
| Jun 2001 | Wolfgang Olbricht | 1,951 | ch-Mittelrhein | C57 |
| Nov 2008 | Otto Kohler | 1,887 | Troisdorf Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 97 | 56 | 1,749 |
| 5th Saarlouis Open | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 1,844 |
| Lohmar Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| 6th Saarlouis Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 8th Baunatal Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,897 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2001 | 6 | 1 | 1,669 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Moews's chess games?
143 games by Thomas Moews, from Oct 2003 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 Moews has played.
What does Thomas Moews play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Thomas Moews opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Moews answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Thomas Moews play as White?
As White, Thomas Moews's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Moews play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Moews most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Thomas Moews's FIDE rating?
Thomas Moews is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thomas Moews played?
Our database contains 143 games by Thomas Moews, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Moews?
143 games by Thomas Moews 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.