Prepare against Thorsten Renn
DEU · World #43,767 classical · FIDE ID 12940500
When preparing against Thorsten Renn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Thorsten Renn, covering Aug 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Renn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Renn 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 | 1,920 | 1,941 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Renn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Renn's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Renn usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Renn usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Renn usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Thorsten Renn's chess games
All 41 games by Thorsten Renn in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Michael Brockmann | 2,026 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | D44 |
| Dec 2014 | Carsten Hillebrand | 1,903 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | A10 |
| Mar 2015 | Marco Lombardi | 1,901 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | B94 |
| Sep 2012 | Dieter Brandhorst | 1,856 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | C00 |
| Jan 2017 | Burkhard Koch | 1,817 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| 1st Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,506 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,452 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,704 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Renn's chess games?
41 games by Thorsten Renn, from Aug 2012 to Nov 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 Renn has played.
What does Thorsten Renn play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thorsten Renn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Renn answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Renn play as White?
As White, Thorsten Renn's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Renn play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Renn most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thorsten Renn's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Renn is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Thorsten Renn played?
Our database contains 41 games by Thorsten Renn, covering Aug 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Renn?
41 games by Thorsten Renn 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.