Prepare against Thomas Sikorski
DEU · World #104,421 classical · FIDE ID 24608068
When preparing against Thomas Sikorski, expect 1.c4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (83%).
Our database contains 81 games by Thomas Sikorski, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Sikorski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Sikorski 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 | 1,717 | 1,999 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,854 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 7 | 41 | 40.7% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Sikorski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Sikorski's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 67.5% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sikorski usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Sikorski's chess games
All 81 games by Thomas Sikorski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Karl Kneip | 2,046 | Gelsenkirchen Horst Open | B07 |
| Dec 2016 | Matthias Boeck | 1,960 | 4th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A02 |
| May 2004 | Michael Wolff | 1,768 | 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | A53 |
| Mar 2012 | Carsten Miemietz | 1,735 | NRW Class2 1112 | A22 |
| May 2004 | Bing Ishar | 1,572 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,063 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| 14th ch-Herne | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,539 |
| 4th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 2nd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,570 |
| Herne Laufer Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Sikorski's chess games?
81 games by Thomas Sikorski, from Apr 2004 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 Sikorski has played.
What does Thomas Sikorski play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Thomas Sikorski opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Sikorski answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Sikorski play as White?
As White, Thomas Sikorski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Sikorski play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Sikorski most often plays: Anglo-Slav Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Thomas Sikorski's FIDE rating?
Thomas Sikorski is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Thomas Sikorski played?
Our database contains 81 games by Thomas Sikorski, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Sikorski?
81 games by Thomas Sikorski 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.