Prepare against Thomas Spiekermann
DEU · World #46,575 classical · FIDE ID 34644580
When preparing against Thomas Spiekermann, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by Thomas Spiekermann, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Spiekermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Spiekermann 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 26.5% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Spiekermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Spiekermann's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Spiekermann usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Spiekermann usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Spiekermann usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Spiekermann usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thomas Spiekermann's chess games
All 49 games by Thomas Spiekermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Max Fuhrmann | 2,109 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | D36 |
| Dec 2018 | Stefan Lattermann | 2,006 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | C41 |
| Mar 2016 | Christian Heckoetter | 1,997 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | D07 |
| Nov 2015 | Stefan Boehm | 1,944 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | A56 |
| Feb 2018 | Rolf Loetzerich | 1,936 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,945 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,844 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Spiekermann's chess games?
49 games by Thomas Spiekermann, from Apr 2023 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 Spiekermann has played.
What does Thomas Spiekermann play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thomas Spiekermann opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Spiekermann answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Spiekermann play as White?
As White, Thomas Spiekermann's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Spiekermann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Spiekermann most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Thomas Spiekermann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Spiekermann is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thomas Spiekermann played?
Our database contains 49 games by Thomas Spiekermann, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Spiekermann?
49 games by Thomas Spiekermann 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.