Prepare against Thorsten Cmiel
FM · DEU · World #9,253 classical · FIDE ID 4605721
Our database contains 458 games by Thorsten Cmiel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Cmiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Cmiel 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 | 2,182 | 2,316 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,149 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,250 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 149 | 189 | 120 | 32.5% |
| As White | 224 | 89 | 84 | 51 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 234 | 60 | 105 | 69 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Cmiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Cmiel's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 39.7% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 60 | 26.8% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 18.3% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 29 | 12.9% | 55.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cmiel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 65.6% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 19.4% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 75.9% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 13.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
Thorsten Cmiel's chess games
All 458 games by Thorsten Cmiel 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: 149 wins, 189 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,450 | Eupen Open | E90 |
| Sep 2025 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,437 | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors +50 | A19 |
| Jan 2001 | Petar Benkovic | 2,414 | Biel Junioren | B25 |
| Jan 1993 | Matthias Roeder | 2,405 | Eupen Open | A34 |
| Nov 2000 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,351 | ch-Cologne 49th | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-NRW | 1988 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,820 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,163 |
| Meerbusch | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,311 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Cmiel's chess games?
458 games by Thorsten Cmiel, 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 Thorsten Cmiel has played.
What does Thorsten Cmiel play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Thorsten Cmiel opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Cmiel answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Cmiel play as White?
As White, Thorsten Cmiel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Cmiel play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Cmiel most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Thorsten Cmiel's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Cmiel is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thorsten Cmiel played?
Our database contains 458 games by Thorsten Cmiel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 189 draws, 120 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Cmiel?
458 games by Thorsten Cmiel 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.