Prepare against Thomas Paehtz
GM · DEU · World #3,612 classical · FIDE ID 4611349
Our database contains 317 games by Thomas Paehtz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Paehtz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Paehtz 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 | 2,315 | 2,452 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,365 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,433 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 138 | 114 | 65 | 43.5% |
| As White | 160 | 85 | 51 | 24 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 157 | 53 | 63 | 41 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Paehtz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Paehtz's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 85.0% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 10.6% | 82.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Bc4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 82.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 27.4% | 79.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 24.2% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 22.6% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.7% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 70.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Thomas Paehtz's chess games
All 317 games by Thomas Paehtz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 138 wins, 114 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 20/4/2 | 76.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 20/5/4 | 69.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Hao Wang | 2,701 | Douglas IoM Open | E94 |
| Dec 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,622 | ch-EU Blitz | B13 |
| Jul 2004 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,586 | Biel MTO Open | B06 |
| Feb 2015 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,517 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | C88 |
| Mar 2003 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,501 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,275 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,287 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,591 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,342 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,433 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Paehtz's chess games?
317 games by Thomas Paehtz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Paehtz has played.
What does Thomas Paehtz play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Thomas Paehtz opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Paehtz answers 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Paehtz play as White?
As White, Thomas Paehtz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 76.9% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Paehtz play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Paehtz most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 69.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Thomas Paehtz's FIDE rating?
Thomas Paehtz is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Thomas Paehtz played?
Our database contains 317 games by Thomas Paehtz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 114 draws, 65 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Paehtz?
317 games by Thomas Paehtz 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.