Prepare against Thomas Nordsieck
FM · DEU · World #6,533 classical · FIDE ID 4650727
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Nordsieck, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Nordsieck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Nordsieck 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 | 2,234 | 2,354 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,335 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 39 | 53 | 38 | 30.0% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 29 | 20 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Nordsieck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Nordsieck's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 97.2% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nordsieck usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nordsieck usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nordsieck usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nordsieck usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Nordsieck's chess games
All 130 games by Thomas Nordsieck 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: 39 wins, 53 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,449 | NRW Class2 0809 | B44 |
| Dec 2001 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,446 | Oberliga NRW 0102 I | D97 |
| Nov 2009 | Thomas Willemze | 2,419 | NRW Class2 0910 | E54 |
| Sep 2013 | Stefan Wehmeier | 2,411 | NRW Class2 1314 | B78 |
| Nov 2013 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,377 | NRW Class2 1314 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U20 | 1990 | 12 | 6 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,500 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,404 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,044 |
| NRW Class2 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,492 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,328 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Nordsieck's chess games?
130 games by Thomas Nordsieck, 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 Nordsieck has played.
What does Thomas Nordsieck play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Thomas Nordsieck opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Nordsieck answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Nordsieck play as White?
As White, Thomas Nordsieck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Nordsieck play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Nordsieck most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Thomas Nordsieck's FIDE rating?
Thomas Nordsieck is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Thomas Nordsieck played?
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Nordsieck, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 53 draws, 38 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Nordsieck?
130 games by Thomas Nordsieck 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.