Prepare against Thomas Stark
DEU · World #28,621 classical · FIDE ID 4658779
Our database contains 32 games by Thomas Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Stark 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 | 2,082 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Stark's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (58% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Stark usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stark usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
Thomas Stark's chess games
All 32 games by Thomas Stark 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Erwin Flohr | 1,890 | Hamburg Junge Open | C55 |
| Oct 1999 | Morten Lilleoren | 1,857 | 5th Wichern Open | B72 |
| Oct 1999 | Michael Topp | 1,772 | 5th Wichern Open | E09 |
| Oct 2005 | Hans-Werner Diez | 1,738 | Hamburg Junge Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,050 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 30th Porz Open 9394 | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,977 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,611 |
| 2nd Wichern Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
| 1st Pfalz Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Stark's chess games?
32 games by Thomas Stark, 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 Stark has played.
What does Thomas Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thomas Stark opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Stark answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games).
What openings does Thomas Stark play as White?
As White, Thomas Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Stark play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Stark most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Thomas Stark's FIDE rating?
Thomas Stark is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thomas Stark played?
Our database contains 32 games by Thomas Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Stark?
32 games by Thomas Stark 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.