Prepare against Thorsten Sicars
DEU · World #21,136 classical · FIDE ID 12904090
Our database contains 151 games by Thorsten Sicars, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Sicars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Sicars 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 | 2,048 | 2,177 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 48 | 68 | 35 | 31.8% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 35 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 19 | 33 | 20 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Sicars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Sicars's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 89.9% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sicars usually continues Bg5 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sicars usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sicars usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Sicars usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sicars usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 73.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 44.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Sicars's chess games
All 151 games by Thorsten Sicars in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 48 wins, 68 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Joachim Boehm | 2,180 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1415 | A45 |
| Apr 2008 | Norbert Petri | 2,110 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | D05 |
| Aug 2009 | Tobias Meier | 2,098 | Cologne Chess Days Open | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Budzyn | 2,088 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | A28 |
| Nov 2011 | Hans-Gerd Schmedders | 2,083 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,036 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Sicars's chess games?
151 games by Thorsten Sicars, from Jul 2010 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 Sicars has played.
What does Thorsten Sicars play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Thorsten Sicars opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Sicars answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Sicars play as White?
As White, Thorsten Sicars's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (20 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Sicars play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Sicars most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Thorsten Sicars's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Sicars is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2011).
How many games has Thorsten Sicars played?
Our database contains 151 games by Thorsten Sicars, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 68 draws, 35 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Sicars?
151 games by Thorsten Sicars 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.