Prepare against Thorsten Overbeck
FM · DEU · World #8,109 classical · FIDE ID 4663365
Our database contains 381 games by Thorsten Overbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Overbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Overbeck 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 | 2,203 | 2,334 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,265 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,242 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 135 | 151 | 95 | 35.4% |
| As White | 195 | 76 | 80 | 39 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 59 | 71 | 56 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Overbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Overbeck's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 80.0% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 11.3% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.6% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Overbeck usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 80.0% | 57.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 15.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 33 | 48.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Thorsten Overbeck's chess games
All 381 games by Thorsten Overbeck 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: 135 wins, 151 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,547 | 13th Rhein Main Open | E42 |
| Jul 2012 | Henrik Teske | 2,537 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | D24 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,439 | Pardubice Czech Open A | D12 |
| Mar 2010 | Gerd Euler | 2,348 | ch-Hessen 64th | B12 |
| Apr 2010 | Horst Alber | 2,340 | ch-Hessen 64th | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 29 | 13 | 2,078 |
| ch-Hessen | 2009 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Hessen VMT | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,280 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Hessen Open | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Overbeck's chess games?
381 games by Thorsten Overbeck, 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 Overbeck has played.
What does Thorsten Overbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Thorsten Overbeck opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Overbeck answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Overbeck play as White?
As White, Thorsten Overbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Overbeck play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Overbeck most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Thorsten Overbeck's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Overbeck is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Thorsten Overbeck played?
Our database contains 381 games by Thorsten Overbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 151 draws, 95 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Overbeck?
381 games by Thorsten Overbeck 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.