Prepare against Thomas Noack
DEU · World #31,484 classical · FIDE ID 4640080
Our database contains 157 games by Thomas Noack, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Noack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Noack 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 | 1,977 | 2,080 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,981 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 49 | 40 | 68 | 31.2% |
| As White | 78 | 22 | 20 | 36 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Noack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Noack's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 98.7% | 40.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Noack usually continues Nc3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Noack usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Noack usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Noack usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Thomas Noack's chess games
All 157 games by Thomas Noack 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: 49 wins, 40 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 6/7/18 | 19.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Dragojle Babic | 2,296 | Oberliga Nord O 0506 | B05 |
| Apr 2021 | Jonas Eilenberg | 2,165 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D13 |
| Nov 2022 | Olaf Raitza | 2,150 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | C48 |
| Apr 2021 | Marc Andre Schulze | 2,094 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B15 |
| May 2016 | Gert Schulz | 2,022 | GER Cup 1516 Final | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,558 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,510 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,750 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Noack's chess games?
157 games by Thomas Noack, 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 Noack has played.
What does Thomas Noack play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Thomas Noack opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Noack answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Noack play as White?
As White, Thomas Noack's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 19.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Noack play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Noack most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Thomas Noack's FIDE rating?
Thomas Noack is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Thomas Noack played?
Our database contains 157 games by Thomas Noack, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 40 draws, 68 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Noack?
157 games by Thomas Noack 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.