Prepare against Thomas Struch
DNK · World #7,564 classical · FIDE ID 1409360
Our database contains 104 games by Thomas Struch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Struch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Struch 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 | 2,213 | 2,250 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 41 | 27 | 36 | 39.4% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Struch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Struch's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Struch usually continues c3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Struch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Struch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Thomas Struch's chess games
All 104 games by Thomas Struch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 41 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Peter Karlsson | 2,250 | 29th Politiken Cup | C68 |
| Sep 2008 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,247 | 3rd Borup Open | C49 |
| Jul 2007 | Per Naesby Andreasen | 2,244 | 29th Politiken Cup | D27 |
| Jul 2003 | John Filip Rendboe | 2,239 | 25th Politiken Cup | B22 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Rosenkilde | 2,136 | 8th Taastrup Quick Weekend A | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| 3rd Borup Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| 75 Years-A Bagsvard GSF | 2008 | 7 | 6 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Struch's chess games?
104 games by Thomas Struch, from Oct 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 Struch has played.
What does Thomas Struch play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Thomas Struch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Struch answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Struch play as White?
As White, Thomas Struch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Struch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Struch most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Thomas Struch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Struch is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Thomas Struch played?
Our database contains 104 games by Thomas Struch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Struch?
104 games by Thomas Struch 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.