Prepare against Tilman Giese
DEU · World #27,719 classical · FIDE ID 12926884
Our database contains 150 games by Tilman Giese, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tilman Giese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tilman Giese 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 | 2,000 | 2,102 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 55 | 22 | 73 | 36.7% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 10 | 28 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 21 | 12 | 45 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tilman Giese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tilman Giese's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 76.4% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Giese usually continues g3 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Giese usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Giese usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Giese usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Giese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Giese usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 87.9% | 34.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 25.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Tilman Giese's chess games
All 150 games by Tilman Giese in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 55 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Yuri Boidman | 2,398 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | D13 |
| Sep 2019 | Georg Gross | 2,275 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | A80 |
| Dec 2022 | Helmut Huerter | 2,232 | Oberliga Sued W 2223 | A09 |
| Feb 2015 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,219 | 18th Lienz Open A | D32 |
| Aug 2012 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,217 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MA 85th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 2,021 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,979 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tilman Giese's chess games?
150 games by Tilman Giese, from May 2011 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 Tilman Giese has played.
What does Tilman Giese play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Tilman Giese opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tilman Giese answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Tilman Giese play as White?
As White, Tilman Giese's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tilman Giese play as Black?
As Black, Tilman Giese most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Tilman Giese's FIDE rating?
Tilman Giese is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Tilman Giese played?
Our database contains 150 games by Tilman Giese, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tilman Giese?
150 games by Tilman Giese 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.