Prepare against Thomas Rudolf
DEU · World #26,048 classical · FIDE ID 24674559
Our database contains 33 games by Thomas Rudolf, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Rudolf 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 | 2,011 | 2,080 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Thomas Rudolf's chess games
All 33 games by Thomas Rudolf in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Viktor Varezhkin | 2,220 | WCGD 1st | A45 |
| Oct 2011 | Hans Jagdhuber | 2,062 | WCGD 1st | A07 |
| Mar 2020 | Hartmut Hehn | 1,991 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C41 |
| Oct 2011 | Sergey Tsapalin | 1,981 | WCGD 1st | C13 |
| Jul 2026 | Bernd Feldmann | 1,958 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Handicapped Players | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,952 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Handicapped Players | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,935 |
| WCGD 1st | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Rudolf's chess games?
33 games by Thomas Rudolf, from Nov 2013 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 Rudolf has played.
What does Thomas Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Thomas Rudolf opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.f4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Rudolf answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Rudolf play as White?
As White, Thomas Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Rudolf most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thomas Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Thomas Rudolf is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Thomas Rudolf played?
Our database contains 33 games by Thomas Rudolf, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Rudolf?
33 games by Thomas Rudolf 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.