Prepare against Thore Meiwes
DEU · World #14,803 classical · FIDE ID 16201256
When preparing against Thore Meiwes, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 41.2% over 51 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Thore Meiwes, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thore Meiwes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thore Meiwes 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 | 2,108 | 2,184 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 78 | 68 | 67 | 36.6% |
| As White | 108 | 46 | 32 | 30 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 105 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thore Meiwes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thore Meiwes's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 73.1% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 17.6% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.3% | 61.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues Bf4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (79% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Meiwes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 46.8% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 18 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.7% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Thore Meiwes's chess games
All 213 games by Thore Meiwes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 78 wins, 68 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 51 | 21/15/15 | 41.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Andrei Ioan Trifan | 2,237 | chT-GER U20 | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Quang Thai Ngo | 2,229 | Leer Open | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Tom Peters | 2,155 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B18 |
| Jun 2022 | David Kardoeus | 2,142 | ch-GER Youth-A | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Fabian Brinkmann | 2,126 | ch-GER Youth-A | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 1,855 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 1,141 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 843 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thore Meiwes's chess games?
213 games by Thore Meiwes, from Aug 2016 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 Thore Meiwes has played.
What does Thore Meiwes play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Thore Meiwes opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thore Meiwes answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thore Meiwes play as White?
As White, Thore Meiwes's most-played openings in our database are: London System (51 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thore Meiwes play as Black?
As Black, Thore Meiwes most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Thore Meiwes's FIDE rating?
Thore Meiwes is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Thore Meiwes played?
Our database contains 213 games by Thore Meiwes, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 68 draws, 67 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thore Meiwes?
213 games by Thore Meiwes 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.