Prepare against Thomas Naef
CHE · World #16,331 classical · FIDE ID 1305425
Our database contains 53 games by Thomas Naef, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Naef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Naef 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 | 2,091 | 2,133 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 30.2% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Naef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Naef's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 40% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Naef usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Naef usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …a5 (13% of these games) — Naef usually continues a4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Naef usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Naef usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Naef usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Thomas Naef's chess games
All 53 games by Thomas Naef in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,251 | 10th Celerina Open | A01 |
| May 2016 | Juergen Boehm | 2,207 | Bodensee Open | A40 |
| Jan 1997 | Marc Potterat | 2,150 | Wil | E38 |
| Oct 2006 | Carmi Haas | 2,142 | Winterthur Open | C39 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Faessler | 1,985 | Wil | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Wil | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,207 |
| 12th Celerina Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| 11th Celerina Open | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1991 | 5 | 0 | 1,889 |
| ch-Berlin Team | 1975 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 10th Celerina Open | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Naef's chess games?
53 games by Thomas Naef, from Oct 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 Naef has played.
What does Thomas Naef play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thomas Naef opens with 1.b3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Naef answers 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games).
What openings does Thomas Naef play as White?
As White, Thomas Naef's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Naef play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Naef most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Thomas Naef's FIDE rating?
Thomas Naef is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Thomas Naef played?
Our database contains 53 games by Thomas Naef, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Naef?
53 games by Thomas Naef 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.