Prepare against Thomas Pioch
FM · DEU · World #32,063 classical · FIDE ID 4607449
Our database contains 203 games by Thomas Pioch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Pioch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Pioch 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 | 1,974 | 2,216 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 48 | 94 | 61 | 23.6% |
| As White | 103 | 29 | 44 | 30 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 100 | 19 | 50 | 31 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Pioch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Pioch's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 75.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.6% | 57.1% |
| e3 | 9 | 8.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pioch usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pioch usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pioch usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pioch usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pioch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pioch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 65.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 34.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
Thomas Pioch's chess games
All 203 games by Thomas Pioch 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: 48 wins, 94 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A28 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Robert Kempinski | 2,455 | 3rd Wichern Open | E18 |
| Jan 1995 | Johan Furhoff | 2,345 | 17th Politiken Cup | C24 |
| Jan 1992 | Ferdinand Roski | 2,315 | BL2-West 9293 | A26 |
| Jan 1996 | Andre Lisanti | 2,305 | Oberliga Sued W 9596 | A04 |
| Dec 1980 | Ulrich Waagener | 2,300 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 12 | 5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Hessen M | 1976 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 5 | 2,340 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,312 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Pioch's chess games?
203 games by Thomas Pioch, 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 Pioch has played.
What does Thomas Pioch play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Thomas Pioch opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Pioch answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does Thomas Pioch play as White?
As White, Thomas Pioch's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Pioch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Pioch most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Thomas Pioch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Pioch is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Thomas Pioch played?
Our database contains 203 games by Thomas Pioch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 94 draws, 61 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Pioch?
203 games by Thomas Pioch 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.