Prepare against Thomas Thelen
DEU · World #32,647 classical · FIDE ID 24619523
Our database contains 99 games by Thomas Thelen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Thelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Thelen 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 | 1,971 | 2,118 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 40 | 33 | 26 | 40.4% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Thelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Thelen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 98.2% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Thelen usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thelen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Thelen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Thelen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Thelen's chess games
All 99 games by Thomas Thelen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Sven Foerster | 2,202 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Uwe Claussen | 2,130 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | D36 |
| Oct 2003 | Philipp Limbourg | 2,104 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Herwig Krass | 2,100 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | B24 |
| Apr 2004 | Dieter Evertz | 2,084 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,296 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,181 |
Interactive opening tree from all 99 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Thelen's chess games?
99 games by Thomas Thelen, from Oct 2005 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 Thelen has played.
What does Thomas Thelen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Thomas Thelen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Thelen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Thelen play as White?
As White, Thomas Thelen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Thelen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Thelen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Thomas Thelen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Thelen is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (May 2012).
How many games has Thomas Thelen played?
Our database contains 99 games by Thomas Thelen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Thelen?
99 games by Thomas Thelen 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.