Prepare against Thomas Sebastian Klug
DEU · World #125,677 classical · FIDE ID 533059322
When preparing against Thomas Sebastian Klug, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Sebastian Klug, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Sebastian Klug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Sebastian Klug 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 | 1,662 | 1,714 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,624 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,494 | 1,589 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 39.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 50 rated games against 48 different opponents, across 7 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% | 1,727 | 1,594 | 2 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,669 | 1,569 | 3 |
| Blitz | 20 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 15.0% | 1,758 | 1,465 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 1,746 | 1,506 |
| 2025 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 1,707 | 1,573 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Sebastian Klug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Sebastian Klug's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Klug usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Klug usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Klug usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Klug usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Klug usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Klug usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Thomas Sebastian Klug's chess games
All 38 games by Thomas Sebastian Klug in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Marek Reuter | 1,791 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D02 |
| Nov 2026 | Nico Nathe | 1,778 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D04 |
| Nov 2026 | Luckhard Gondesen | 1,711 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | B13 |
| Nov 2026 | Jonas Heemann | 1,652 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | D04 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Hoetling | 1,641 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,691 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 5 | 4 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,642 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 101+) | 2025 | 4 | 1 | – |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,843 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,384 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Sebastian Klug's chess games?
38 games by Thomas Sebastian Klug, from Dec 2025 to Nov 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 Sebastian Klug has played.
What does Thomas Sebastian Klug play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Sebastian Klug opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Sebastian Klug answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Sebastian Klug play as White?
As White, Thomas Sebastian Klug's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Sebastian Klug play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Sebastian Klug most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thomas Sebastian Klug's FIDE rating?
Thomas Sebastian Klug is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,494 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Sebastian Klug played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Sebastian Klug, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Sebastian Klug?
38 games by Thomas Sebastian Klug 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.