Prepare against Thorsten Gross
DEU · World #13,834 classical · FIDE ID 4644999
Our database contains 134 games by Thorsten Gross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Gross 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 | 2,118 | 2,190 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,160 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 58 | 32 | 44 | 43.3% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 33 | 16 | 19 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Gross's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 83.3% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.6% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gross usually continues c3 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 78.8% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 65.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Gross's chess games
All 134 games by Thorsten Gross 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: 58 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Sascha Lorenz | 2,269 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | B00 |
| Nov 2018 | Markus Dyballa | 2,225 | Oberliga Nord O 1819 | D36 |
| Nov 2017 | Wolfgang Thormann | 2,179 | Oberliga Nord O 1718 | A80 |
| Jan 2020 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,169 | Oberliga Nord O 1920 | A21 |
| Oct 2009 | Wolfgang Rohde | 2,167 | Oberliga Nord O 0910 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 1,975 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| ch-Bremen U20 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Gross's chess games?
134 games by Thorsten Gross, 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 Gross has played.
What does Thorsten Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Thorsten Gross opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Gross answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Gross play as White?
As White, Thorsten Gross's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Gross play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Gross most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Thorsten Gross's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Gross is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Thorsten Gross played?
Our database contains 134 games by Thorsten Gross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Gross?
134 games by Thorsten Gross 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.