Prepare against Thomas Witke
FM · DEU · World #11,859 classical · FIDE ID 4606140
When preparing against Thomas Witke, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Thomas Witke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Witke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Witke 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 | 2,143 | 2,282 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,195 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,213 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 65 | 78 | 54 | 33.0% |
| As White | 109 | 41 | 44 | 24 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Witke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Witke's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 77.1% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 19.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Witke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Witke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Witke usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Witke usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Witke usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Witke usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 60.5% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 93.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Witke's chess games
All 197 games by Thomas Witke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 78 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,435 | Oberwart Open | A55 |
| Feb 2003 | Till Wippermann | 2,354 | BL2-Sued 0203 | A52 |
| Jan 1985 | Ljubomir Jovic | 2,345 | Boeblingen Open | D37 |
| Jan 1997 | Walter Wolf | 2,280 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | A40 |
| Jan 1990 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,265 | 4th Pula Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 10 | 5 | 2,470 |
| BL2-Sued 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| BL2-Sued 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| BL2-Sued 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,462 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Witke's chess games?
197 games by Thomas Witke, from Apr 2003 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 Witke has played.
What does Thomas Witke play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Thomas Witke opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Witke answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Witke play as White?
As White, Thomas Witke's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Witke play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Witke most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Thomas Witke's FIDE rating?
Thomas Witke is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Thomas Witke played?
Our database contains 197 games by Thomas Witke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 78 draws, 54 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Witke?
197 games by Thomas Witke 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.