Prepare against Thorsten Banik
DEU · World #9,596 classical · FIDE ID 4659376
When preparing against Thorsten Banik, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 59.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Thorsten Banik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Banik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Banik 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 | 2,176 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 54 | 41 | 44 | 38.8% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 14 | 17 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Banik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Banik's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 86.2% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Banik usually continues Bg5 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Banik usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Banik usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Banik usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Banik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Banik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Thorsten Banik's chess games
All 139 games by Thorsten Banik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 41 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Michael Feygin | 2,515 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Zdenek Beil | 2,330 | Sueder Sommer Open | A45 |
| Jan 1998 | Rolf Huss | 2,215 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A87 |
| Apr 2008 | Erich Krueger | 2,210 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | D12 |
| Jan 1998 | Mario Baumhackel | 2,190 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U17 | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,345 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,232 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,482 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Banik's chess games?
139 games by Thorsten Banik, from Apr 2003 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 Thorsten Banik has played.
What does Thorsten Banik play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Thorsten Banik opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Banik answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Banik play as White?
As White, Thorsten Banik's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Banik play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Banik most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Thorsten Banik's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Banik is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thorsten Banik played?
Our database contains 139 games by Thorsten Banik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 41 draws, 44 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Banik?
139 games by Thorsten Banik 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.