Prepare against Thomas Rodewis
DEU · World #2,390 classical · FIDE ID 4629671
Our database contains 243 games by Thomas Rodewis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Rodewis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Rodewis 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 | 2,364 | 2,396 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,370 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,383 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 108 | 80 | 54 | 44.4% |
| As White | 118 | 62 | 29 | 26 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 46 | 51 | 28 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Rodewis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Rodewis's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 100.0% | 65.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rodewis usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rodewis usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rodewis usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 93.1% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 58.3% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Thomas Rodewis's chess games
All 243 games by Thomas Rodewis 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: 108 wins, 80 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/2 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/12/3 | 31.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,542 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpD | A85 |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Naumann | 2,538 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpD | B29 |
| Apr 2005 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,456 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | A06 |
| Apr 2005 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,439 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | B29 |
| Mar 2017 | Aco Alvir | 2,392 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,392 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,042 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpD | 2005 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,322 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,431 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| BL2-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,391 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Rodewis's chess games?
243 games by Thomas Rodewis, 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 Rodewis has played.
What does Thomas Rodewis play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Thomas Rodewis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Rodewis answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Thomas Rodewis play as White?
As White, Thomas Rodewis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Rodewis play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Rodewis most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Thomas Rodewis's FIDE rating?
Thomas Rodewis is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Thomas Rodewis played?
Our database contains 243 games by Thomas Rodewis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 80 draws, 54 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Rodewis?
243 games by Thomas Rodewis 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.