Prepare against Thomas Walter
DEU · World #16,196 classical · FIDE ID 24620548
Our database contains 414 games by Thomas Walter, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Walter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Walter 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 | 2,093 | 2,182 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,101 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,107 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 175 | 88 | 150 | 42.3% |
| As White | 203 | 103 | 42 | 57 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 211 | 72 | 46 | 93 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Walter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Walter's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 96.6% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.5% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Walter usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Walter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 18.4% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 38.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 20 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Thomas Walter's chess games
All 414 games by Thomas Walter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 175 wins, 88 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,395 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C58 |
| Aug 2019 | Nenad Ristic | 2,376 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B35 |
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Reich | 2,365 | ch-Bayern | B27 |
| Aug 2012 | Ivan Galic | 2,364 | 2nd Split Open | B07 |
| Sep 2007 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,300 | 4th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 2,133 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,227 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,128 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 58th | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,199 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Walter's chess games?
414 games by Thomas Walter, from Oct 2004 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 Walter has played.
What does Thomas Walter play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Thomas Walter opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Walter answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Walter play as White?
As White, Thomas Walter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Walter play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Walter most often plays: Benoni Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Thomas Walter's FIDE rating?
Thomas Walter is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Thomas Walter played?
Our database contains 414 games by Thomas Walter, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 88 draws, 150 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Walter?
414 games by Thomas Walter 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.