Prepare against Thomas Reich
IM · DEU · World #6,144 classical · FIDE ID 4601009
Our database contains 757 games by Thomas Reich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Reich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Reich 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 | 2,244 | 2,442 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,454 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,434 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 757 | 349 | 233 | 175 | 46.1% |
| As White | 391 | 204 | 116 | 71 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 366 | 145 | 117 | 104 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Reich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Reich's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 343 | 87.7% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 24 | 6.1% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 3.8% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Reich usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Reich usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Reich usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Reich usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Reich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Reich usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 66.7% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 26 | 17.7% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 9.5% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.8% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 74.5% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 27 | 18.6% | 74.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Reich's chess games
All 757 games by Thomas Reich 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: 349 wins, 233 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 53 | 26/18/9 | 49.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 41 | 23/13/5 | 56.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 13/12/3 | 46.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 53 | 22/13/18 | 41.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 46 | 16/17/13 | 34.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Vladimir Belov | 2,608 | 3rd ch-EU Internet Cand | D87 |
| Sep 2007 | Artur Kogan | 2,569 | 4th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B76 |
| Jan 2006 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,558 | 3rd ch-EU Internet Cand | E61 |
| Feb 2011 | Ralf Appel | 2,547 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | D00 |
| Dec 2018 | Robert Zelcic | 2,530 | 27th Donau Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,316 |
| Stuttgart Open | 2011 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 2,361 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 2,357 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2009 | 14 | 11 | 2,360 |
| Canarias en Red Final | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,621 |
| chT-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Reich's chess games?
757 games by Thomas Reich, 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 Reich has played.
What does Thomas Reich play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Thomas Reich opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Reich answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Reich play as White?
As White, Thomas Reich's most-played openings in our database are: London System (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 56.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Reich play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Reich most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (53 games, 41.5% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Thomas Reich's FIDE rating?
Thomas Reich is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thomas Reich played?
Our database contains 757 games by Thomas Reich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 349 wins, 233 draws, 175 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Reich?
757 games by Thomas Reich 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.