Prepare against Thomas Porschberg
DEU · World #25,646 classical · FIDE ID 24615145
When preparing against Thomas Porschberg, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Porschberg, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Porschberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Porschberg 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 | 2,014 | 2,031 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 11 | 31 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Porschberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Porschberg's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Porschberg usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Porschberg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Porschberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Porschberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thomas Porschberg's chess games
All 55 games by Thomas Porschberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 31 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Arthur Fischer | 2,108 | Hoeckendorf Open | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Ludovit Szeko | 1,944 | Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D1 - Seniors 50+ | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Jan Moronga | 1,914 | 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | A21 |
| Jan 2004 | Horst-Peter Kurbel | 1,886 | Hoeckendorf Open | A57 |
| Feb 2004 | Christoph Helbig | 1,878 | Hoeckendorf Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Hoeckendorf Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 12th Marianske Lazne Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,101 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D1 - Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Liberec Open 22nd | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,931 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 11th | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Porschberg's chess games?
55 games by Thomas Porschberg, from Jul 2004 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 Porschberg has played.
What does Thomas Porschberg play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Thomas Porschberg opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Porschberg answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Porschberg play as White?
As White, Thomas Porschberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Porschberg play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Porschberg most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Porschberg's FIDE rating?
Thomas Porschberg is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Thomas Porschberg played?
Our database contains 55 games by Thomas Porschberg, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 31 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Porschberg?
55 games by Thomas Porschberg 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.