Prepare against Thomas Soergel
DEU · World #28,622 classical · FIDE ID 4667980
Our database contains 216 games by Thomas Soergel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Soergel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Soergel 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 | 1,994 | 2,131 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,034 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 69 | 87 | 60 | 31.9% |
| As White | 121 | 43 | 44 | 34 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 95 | 26 | 43 | 26 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Soergel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Soergel's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 112 | 92.6% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 54.9% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Soergel usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Soergel usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Soergel usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Soergel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Soergel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Soergel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 51.1% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 22 | 48.9% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Thomas Soergel's chess games
All 216 games by Thomas Soergel 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: 69 wins, 87 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| A40 | English Opening | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Michael3 Mueller | 2,281 | 70th ch-Bayern B | A29 |
| Oct 2002 | Ulrich Waagener | 2,265 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E38 |
| Nov 2000 | Manfred Keller | 2,200 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B31 |
| Nov 2001 | Klaus Lange | 2,195 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D10 |
| Aug 2011 | Christoph Hahn | 2,187 | 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SO 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,180 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Landesliga Sued 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,000 |
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Soergel's chess games?
216 games by Thomas Soergel, 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 Soergel has played.
What does Thomas Soergel play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Thomas Soergel opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Soergel answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Soergel play as White?
As White, Thomas Soergel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Soergel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Soergel most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Thomas Soergel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Soergel is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Thomas Soergel played?
Our database contains 216 games by Thomas Soergel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 87 draws, 60 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Soergel?
216 games by Thomas Soergel 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.