Prepare against Thomas Naumann
DEU · World #113,098 classical · FIDE ID 24643416
When preparing against Thomas Naumann, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 58 games by Thomas Naumann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Naumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Naumann 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 | 1,693 | 1,778 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 34.5% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Naumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Naumann's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Naumann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Thomas Naumann's chess games
All 58 games by Thomas Naumann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Joachim Mueller | 2,047 | 2nd Vellmar Open A | E87 |
| May 2006 | Thomas Libuda | 2,026 | 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | D05 |
| Dec 2018 | Richard Hornung | 1,671 | 28th Erfurt Open Amateurs | D45 |
| Jul 2010 | Moritz Rempe | 1,648 | 2nd Vellmar Open A | E12 |
| Dec 2017 | Paulina Kroemer | 1,525 | 27th Erfurt AT Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
| 28th Erfurt Open Amateurs | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,730 |
| 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Erbendorf Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,631 |
| 2nd Vellmar Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| Blankenburg Open B 19th | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,887 |
| 27th Erfurt AT Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Naumann's chess games?
58 games by Thomas Naumann, from Jul 2009 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 Naumann has played.
What does Thomas Naumann play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Thomas Naumann opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Naumann answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Naumann play as White?
As White, Thomas Naumann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Naumann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Naumann most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Naumann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Naumann is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Thomas Naumann played?
Our database contains 58 games by Thomas Naumann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Naumann?
58 games by Thomas Naumann 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.