Prepare against Thorsten Michael Haub
GM · DEU · World #3,954 classical · FIDE ID 4610776
When preparing against Thorsten Michael Haub, expect 1.g3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,340 games by Thorsten Michael Haub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Michael Haub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Michael Haub 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 | 2,304 | 2,518 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,498 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,479 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,340 | 613 | 426 | 301 | 45.7% |
| As White | 680 | 334 | 212 | 134 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 660 | 279 | 214 | 167 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Michael Haub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Michael Haub's side.
First moves as White (680 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 353 | 51.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 262 | 38.5% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 59 | 8.7% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 52% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Haub usually continues Bg2 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Haub usually continues Bg2 (58.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Haub usually continues Bg2 (68.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Haub usually continues g3 (77.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Haub usually continues g3 (56.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Haub usually continues g3 (62.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 243 | 81.0% | 64.8% |
| e6 | 50 | 16.7% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 150 | 64.1% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 39 | 16.7% | 43.6% |
| f5 | 29 | 12.4% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 4.7% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
Thorsten Michael Haub's chess games
All 1,340 games by Thorsten Michael Haub 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: 613 wins, 426 draws, 301 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 328 | 161/107/60 | 49.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 170 | 84/52/34 | 49.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 21/4/2 | 77.8% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 451 | 206/141/104 | 45.7% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 31 | 7/14/10 | 22.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 7/15/8 | 23.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Namig Guliyev | 2,590 | 25th Metz Open | A07 |
| Dec 2001 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,551 | 18th Boeblingen Open | A91 |
| Feb 2023 | Ori Kobo | 2,548 | Airthings Masters Play In | A08 |
| Oct 2010 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,546 | 10th Rohde Open | A07 |
| May 2015 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,537 | Copenhagen Challenge | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 66 | 44 | 2,437 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 19 | 11 | 2,399 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,477 |
| ch-NRW | 1991 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| Crailsheim Open | 2000 | 13 | 10 | 2,461 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 1997 | 11 | 8 | 2,463 |
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Where can I find Thorsten Michael Haub's chess games?
1,340 games by Thorsten Michael Haub, 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 Michael Haub has played.
What does Thorsten Michael Haub play on the first move as White?
Across 680 games with White in our database, Thorsten Michael Haub opens with 1.g3 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Michael Haub answers 1...g6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Michael Haub play as White?
As White, Thorsten Michael Haub's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (328 games, 49.1% win rate); Réti Opening (170 games, 49.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (27 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 680 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Michael Haub play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Michael Haub most often plays: Modern Defense (451 games, 45.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 660 games.
What is Thorsten Michael Haub's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Michael Haub is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Thorsten Michael Haub played?
Our database contains 1,340 games by Thorsten Michael Haub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 613 wins, 426 draws, 301 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Michael Haub?
1,340 games by Thorsten Michael Haub 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.