Prepare against Thomas Reis
DEU · World #9,516 classical · FIDE ID 4678699
When preparing against Thomas Reis, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 290 games by Thomas Reis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Reis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Reis 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 | 2,177 | 2,236 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,193 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 97 | 113 | 80 | 33.4% |
| As White | 160 | 47 | 73 | 40 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 130 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Reis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Reis's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 48.8% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 43 | 26.9% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.1% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Reis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Reis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 33.3% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 12.7% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 32.6% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 16.3% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 14.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Thomas Reis's chess games
All 290 games by Thomas Reis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 97 wins, 113 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Pavel Cech | 2,375 | Regionalliga NW 9596 | D48 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,315 | Regionalliga NW 9697 | C44 |
| Jan 2023 | Johannes Zwanzger | 2,248 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | D30 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Becker | 2,220 | Regionalliga NW 9495 | B51 |
| Jan 2004 | Harald Eitel | 2,211 | Landesliga Sued 0304 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken | 1988 | 16 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-RL U20 | 1994 | 14 | 5.5 | – |
| Regionalliga NW 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Landesliga Sued 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,165 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Reis's chess games?
290 games by Thomas Reis, from Jul 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 Reis has played.
What does Thomas Reis play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Thomas Reis opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Reis answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Thomas Reis play as White?
As White, Thomas Reis's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Reis play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Reis most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Owen Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Thomas Reis's FIDE rating?
Thomas Reis is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thomas Reis played?
Our database contains 290 games by Thomas Reis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 113 draws, 80 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Reis?
290 games by Thomas Reis 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.