Prepare against Thomas Platz
DEU · World #22,623 classical · FIDE ID 4645227
Our database contains 53 games by Thomas Platz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Platz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Platz 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 | 2,036 | 2,186 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,106 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,106 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 9.4% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Platz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Platz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Platz usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Platz usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Platz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Platz's chess games
All 53 games by Thomas Platz 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: 5 wins, 28 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Dirk Schuh | 2,279 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | C47 |
| Mar 2005 | Juergen Mazarov | 1,954 | 11th Werther Schloss Open A | B31 |
| Apr 2001 | Steffen Kraus | 871 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,222 |
| 12th Werther Schloss Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,318 |
| DVMi U15 | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 1,598 |
| 11th Werther Schloss Open A | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| 3rd Werther Schloss Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,380 |
| Schloss-Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Platz's chess games?
53 games by Thomas Platz, 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 Platz has played.
What does Thomas Platz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Thomas Platz opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Platz answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Platz play as White?
As White, Thomas Platz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Platz play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Platz most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Thomas Platz's FIDE rating?
Thomas Platz is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Thomas Platz played?
Our database contains 53 games by Thomas Platz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 28 draws, 20 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Platz?
53 games by Thomas Platz 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.