Prepare against Thomas Windecker
DEU · World #92,990 classical · FIDE ID 1271932
When preparing against Thomas Windecker, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Windecker, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Windecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Windecker 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 | 1,779 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 47.4% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Windecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Windecker's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 71.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 71.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Windecker usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Windecker usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Windecker usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Thomas Windecker's chess games
All 38 games by Thomas Windecker in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Werner Kramer | 1,769 | ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 16 | 11 | – |
| Deidesheim Open 2 | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Eisenberg RLP MTB | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - HT V | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Windecker's chess games?
38 games by Thomas Windecker, from Jun 2015 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 Windecker has played.
What does Thomas Windecker play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Windecker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Windecker answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Windecker play as White?
As White, Thomas Windecker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Windecker play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Windecker most often plays: Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thomas Windecker's FIDE rating?
Thomas Windecker is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (May 2024).
How many games has Thomas Windecker played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Windecker, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Windecker?
38 games by Thomas Windecker 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.