Prepare against Thore Perske
IM · DEU · World #1,305 classical · FIDE ID 12902195
Our database contains 1,148 games by Thore Perske, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thore Perske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thore Perske 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 | 2,426 | 2,464 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,367 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,148 | 529 | 228 | 391 | 46.1% |
| As White | 572 | 279 | 108 | 185 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 576 | 250 | 120 | 206 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thore Perske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thore Perske's side.
First moves as White (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 430 | 75.2% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 139 | 24.3% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Perske usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Perske usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Perske usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Perske usually continues g3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Perske usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Perske usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 248 | 92.5% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 147 | 72.4% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 50 | 24.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.5% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Thore Perske's chess games
All 1,148 games by Thore Perske in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 529 wins, 228 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 103 | 53/15/35 | 51.5% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 51 | 22/4/25 | 43.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 20/8/11 | 51.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 20/4/9 | 60.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 15/8/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 55 | 24/14/17 | 43.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 19/13/12 | 43.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 13/17/13 | 30.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 41 | 24/4/13 | 58.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 33 | 20/3/10 | 60.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/3/17 | 25.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Nov 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,730 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Apr 2018 | David W L Howell | 2,698 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C84 |
| Dec 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 630 | 338 | 2,314 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,800 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 2,052 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 21 | 17 | 2,252 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,034 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,481 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 2,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thore Perske's chess games?
1,148 games by Thore Perske, from Mar 2010 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 Thore Perske has played.
What does Thore Perske play on the first move as White?
Across 572 games with White in our database, Thore Perske opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thore Perske answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Thore Perske play as White?
As White, Thore Perske's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (103 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (51 games, 43.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 572 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thore Perske play as Black?
As Black, Thore Perske most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (55 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (44 games, 43.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (43 games, 30.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 576 games.
What is Thore Perske's FIDE rating?
Thore Perske is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Thore Perske played?
Our database contains 1,148 games by Thore Perske, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 529 wins, 228 draws, 391 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thore Perske?
1,148 games by Thore Perske 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.