Prepare against Thomas Schunk
FM · DEU · World #18,593 classical · FIDE ID 4618750
When preparing against Thomas Schunk, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 660 games by Thomas Schunk, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schunk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schunk 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 | 2,070 | 2,354 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,177 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,209 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 660 | 230 | 216 | 214 | 34.8% |
| As White | 325 | 131 | 100 | 94 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 335 | 99 | 116 | 120 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schunk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schunk's side.
First moves as White (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 253 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 10.2% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 7.4% | 47.9% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.4% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Schunk usually continues Nc3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schunk usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schunk usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schunk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schunk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Schunk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 94 | 61.4% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 17 | 11.1% | 26.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 67.0% | 44.8% |
| f5 | 18 | 15.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 14 | 12.2% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Thomas Schunk's chess games
All 660 games by Thomas Schunk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 230 wins, 216 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 124 | 44/41/39 | 35.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 24/16/14 | 44.4% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 62 | 27/19/16 | 43.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 11/17/12 | 27.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 36 | 10/9/17 | 27.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Fabian Doettling | 2,542 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A06 |
| Dec 2009 | Martin Petr | 2,495 | BL2-Ost 0910 | A16 |
| Feb 2005 | Florian Handke | 2,488 | 76th ch-GER | E08 |
| Dec 2005 | Rainer Knaak | 2,487 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A21 |
| Sep 2000 | Ilia Balinov | 2,453 | 11th Seefeld Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen | 2018 | 24 | 13 | 2,121 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,116 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schunk's chess games?
660 games by Thomas Schunk, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Schunk has played.
What does Thomas Schunk play on the first move as White?
Across 325 games with White in our database, Thomas Schunk opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schunk answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schunk play as White?
As White, Thomas Schunk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (124 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 325 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schunk play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schunk most often plays: Philidor (62 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Thomas Schunk's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schunk is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thomas Schunk played?
Our database contains 660 games by Thomas Schunk, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 216 draws, 214 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schunk?
660 games by Thomas Schunk 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.