Prepare against Thorsten Kaufmann
DEU · World #26,368 classical · FIDE ID 24647950
Our database contains 43 games by Thorsten Kaufmann, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Kaufmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Kaufmann 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 | 2,009 | 2,091 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,079 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 16.3% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Kaufmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Kaufmann's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Thorsten Kaufmann's chess games
All 43 games by Thorsten Kaufmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 7 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Dennis Hankel | 2,208 | 20th Staufer Open | B99 |
| Aug 2026 | Gerrit Meine Muis | 2,144 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | B28 |
| Aug 2026 | Johan Op Den Dries | 2,104 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | B48 |
| Apr 2024 | Lukas Eitel | 1,825 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | C63 |
| Apr 2024 | Markiyan Bodriyenko | 1,728 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,898 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U17 | 1997 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-Westfalen U20 | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,155 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
| 20th Staufer Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,238 |
| Biel Open B | 1993 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Kaufmann's chess games?
43 games by Thorsten Kaufmann, from Oct 2006 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 Kaufmann has played.
What does Thorsten Kaufmann play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Thorsten Kaufmann opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Kaufmann answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Kaufmann play as White?
As White, Thorsten Kaufmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Kaufmann play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Kaufmann most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thorsten Kaufmann's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Kaufmann is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Thorsten Kaufmann played?
Our database contains 43 games by Thorsten Kaufmann, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Kaufmann?
43 games by Thorsten Kaufmann 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.