Prepare against Thomas Neuer
DEU · World #26,192 classical · FIDE ID 24604089
Our database contains 187 games by Thomas Neuer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Neuer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Neuer 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 | 2,010 | 2,120 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 37 | 91 | 59 | 19.8% |
| As White | 87 | 15 | 44 | 28 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 100 | 22 | 47 | 31 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Neuer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Neuer's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 52.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 26 | 29.9% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 16.1% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Neuer usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Neuer usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Neuer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Neuer usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Neuer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Neuer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 88.5% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 60.7% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Neuer's chess games
All 187 games by Thomas Neuer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 37 wins, 91 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Marc Schulze | 2,210 | NRW Class2 1819 | A30 |
| Jul 2005 | Bob Beeke | 2,195 | Dieren Open | C06 |
| Oct 2013 | Jan Eric Chilla | 2,129 | Oberliga NRW 1314 | A30 |
| Jul 2011 | Josef Beutelhoff | 2,128 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A40 |
| Oct 2018 | Heiko Kesseler | 2,111 | NRW Class2 1819 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 18 | 6 | 2,089 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,163 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 08 | 2013 | 12 | 3 | 2,105 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,197 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Neuer's chess games?
187 games by Thomas Neuer, from Oct 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 Neuer has played.
What does Thomas Neuer play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Thomas Neuer opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Neuer answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Neuer play as White?
As White, Thomas Neuer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Neuer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Neuer most often plays: Horwitz Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Thomas Neuer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Neuer is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Thomas Neuer played?
Our database contains 187 games by Thomas Neuer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 91 draws, 59 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Neuer?
187 games by Thomas Neuer 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.