Prepare against Thomas Wiese
DEU · World #93,349 classical · FIDE ID 12969583
When preparing against Thomas Wiese, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 122 games by Thomas Wiese, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Wiese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Wiese 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 | 1,749 | 1,992 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 27.0% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 11 | 29 | 23 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Wiese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Wiese's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 72.9% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wiese usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wiese usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wiese usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Wiese usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wiese usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Wiese usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Thomas Wiese's chess games
All 122 games by Thomas Wiese in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 33 wins, 56 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Dieter Pustelny-Conrad | 1,985 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | E62 |
| Dec 2017 | Matthias Nattermueller | 1,960 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Thomas Rosenberg | 1,906 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A36 |
| Mar 2014 | Joachim Gawlick | 1,897 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | B12 |
| Feb 2018 | Kirsten Solberg | 1,878 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,973 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsbezirksliga Gr 1 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,647 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Wiese's chess games?
122 games by Thomas Wiese, from May 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 Wiese has played.
What does Thomas Wiese play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Thomas Wiese opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Wiese answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Wiese play as White?
As White, Thomas Wiese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Wiese play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Wiese most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Thomas Wiese's FIDE rating?
Thomas Wiese is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (May 2017).
How many games has Thomas Wiese played?
Our database contains 122 games by Thomas Wiese, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 56 draws, 33 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Wiese?
122 games by Thomas Wiese 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.