Prepare against Thomas Pieper
DEU · World #10,370 classical · FIDE ID 4606299
Our database contains 350 games by Thomas Pieper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Pieper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Pieper 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 | 2,164 | 2,293 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,265 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,209 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 128 | 120 | 102 | 36.6% |
| As White | 176 | 75 | 54 | 47 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 174 | 53 | 66 | 55 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Pieper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Pieper's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 99.4% | 57.7% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pieper usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pieper usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pieper usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 81.5% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 88.7% | 43.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.3% | 62.5% |
Thomas Pieper's chess games
All 350 games by Thomas Pieper in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 120 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,494 | Vienna Open | C11 |
| Oct 2001 | Pavel Blatny | 2,478 | WICC Qualifier Dubai f 25'+10 | A45 |
| Sep 2001 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,461 | WICC qual Dubai sf 25'+10 | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Valerij Bronznik | 2,402 | BL2-Sued 0001 | E61 |
| Jan 1991 | Manfred Bauer | 2,380 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9091 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,127 |
| BL2-Sued 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| BL2-Sued 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,416 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 8 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Pieper's chess games?
350 games by Thomas Pieper, from Apr 2003 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 Pieper has played.
What does Thomas Pieper play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Thomas Pieper opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Pieper answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Pieper play as White?
As White, Thomas Pieper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Pieper play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Pieper most often plays: English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Thomas Pieper's FIDE rating?
Thomas Pieper is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Thomas Pieper played?
Our database contains 350 games by Thomas Pieper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 120 draws, 102 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Pieper?
350 games by Thomas Pieper 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.