Prepare against Thomas Verfuerth
CM · DEU · World #24,710 classical · FIDE ID 4677234
When preparing against Thomas Verfuerth, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Verfuerth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Verfuerth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Verfuerth 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 | 2,020 | 2,223 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,091 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 49 | 50 | 31 | 37.7% |
| As White | 65 | 23 | 28 | 14 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Verfuerth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Verfuerth's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 65.8% |
Thomas Verfuerth's chess games
All 130 games by Thomas Verfuerth 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: 49 wins, 50 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Jochen Dahm | 2,282 | Muensterland Open 32d | B70 |
| Oct 2000 | Marcel Becker | 2,245 | 11th Goch Open | A68 |
| Oct 2005 | Wolfgang Andre | 2,242 | 16th Goch Open | B35 |
| Jan 2003 | Marc Schlette | 2,195 | 14th Goch Open | A26 |
| Sep 2015 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,192 | 26th Goch Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleve Open | 2002 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| 14th Goch Open | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,178 |
| 15th Goch Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,989 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Verfuerth's chess games?
130 games by Thomas Verfuerth, 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 Verfuerth has played.
What does Thomas Verfuerth play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Thomas Verfuerth opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Verfuerth answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Verfuerth play as White?
As White, Thomas Verfuerth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Verfuerth play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Verfuerth most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Thomas Verfuerth's FIDE rating?
Thomas Verfuerth is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Thomas Verfuerth played?
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Verfuerth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 50 draws, 31 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Verfuerth?
130 games by Thomas Verfuerth 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.