Prepare against Thomas Stenzel
DEU · World #21,108 classical · FIDE ID 4632770
Our database contains 200 games by Thomas Stenzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Stenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Stenzel 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 | 2,048 | 2,258 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,181 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 55 | 73 | 72 | 27.5% |
| As White | 93 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 27 | 38 | 42 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Stenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Stenzel's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Stenzel usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Stenzel usually continues d3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stenzel usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 92.3% | 52.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 52.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 47.5% | 21.1% |
Thomas Stenzel's chess games
All 200 games by Thomas Stenzel 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: 55 wins, 73 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Kenny Solomon | 2,351 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B06 |
| Mar 2009 | Nikolaj Krieg | 2,317 | Oberliga NRW 0809 | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Wacker | 2,312 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | D07 |
| Dec 2009 | Dennis Ruijgrok | 2,309 | NRW Class2 0910 | B00 |
| Feb 2003 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,218 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittlich | 1983 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-RLPF | 1987 | 11 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Stenzel's chess games?
200 games by Thomas Stenzel, 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 Stenzel has played.
What does Thomas Stenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Thomas Stenzel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Stenzel answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Thomas Stenzel play as White?
As White, Thomas Stenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Stenzel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Stenzel most often plays: French Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Thomas Stenzel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Stenzel is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Stenzel played?
Our database contains 200 games by Thomas Stenzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 73 draws, 72 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Stenzel?
200 games by Thomas Stenzel 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.