Prepare against Thomas Trienens
DEU · World #118,823 classical · FIDE ID 16243498
When preparing against Thomas Trienens, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 51 games by Thomas Trienens, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Trienens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Trienens 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 | 1,677 | 1,722 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,808 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,767 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 10 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Trienens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Trienens's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 70.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Trienens usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Trienens usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Trienens usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Trienens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Trienens usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Trienens usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Trienens's chess games
All 51 games by Thomas Trienens in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Udo Schaefer | 1,608 | ch-Saarland B | D20 |
| Apr 2014 | Ulrich Bollbach | 1,412 | 89th ch-Saarland B | C50 |
| Apr 2014 | Andre Damand | 1,362 | 89th ch-Saarland B | A40 |
| Apr 2009 | Christian Saar | 1,304 | ch-Saarland C | B27 |
| Apr 2010 | Frederic Ferdinand | 1,213 | ch-Saarland B 85th | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Saarland | 1993 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Saarland C | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,356 |
| ch-Saarland B | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,355 |
| ch-Saarland B 85th | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,306 |
| 89th ch-Saarland B | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Trienens's chess games?
51 games by Thomas Trienens, from Jun 2017 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 Trienens has played.
What does Thomas Trienens play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Thomas Trienens opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Trienens answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Thomas Trienens play as White?
As White, Thomas Trienens's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Trienens play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Trienens most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Thomas Trienens's FIDE rating?
Thomas Trienens is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,722 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Thomas Trienens played?
Our database contains 51 games by Thomas Trienens, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Trienens?
51 games by Thomas Trienens 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.