Prepare against Thorsten Doescher
DEU · World #19,807 classical · FIDE ID 24658286
Our database contains 104 games by Thorsten Doescher, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Doescher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Doescher 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 | 2,059 | 2,081 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 37 | 23 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Doescher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Doescher's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 94.6% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Doescher usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Doescher usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Doescher usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Doescher usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Doescher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Thorsten Doescher's chess games
All 104 games by Thorsten Doescher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Adrian David | 2,321 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | A10 |
| May 1997 | Dirk Weber | 2,225 | Oberliga Nord W 9697 | B11 |
| Jan 2000 | Lothar Karwatt | 2,223 | Oberliga Nord W 9900 | E61 |
| Dec 2005 | Frank Witthus | 2,213 | Oberliga Nord W 0506 | A26 |
| Feb 2003 | Dirk Salzenberg | 2,212 | Oberliga Nord W 0203 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 2,055 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| 43rd Plunge Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,965 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,052 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Doescher's chess games?
104 games by Thorsten Doescher, from Oct 2008 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 Doescher has played.
What does Thorsten Doescher play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Thorsten Doescher opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Doescher answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Doescher play as White?
As White, Thorsten Doescher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Doescher play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Doescher most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Thorsten Doescher's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Doescher is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Thorsten Doescher played?
Our database contains 104 games by Thorsten Doescher, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Doescher?
104 games by Thorsten Doescher 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.