Prepare against Timo Traulsen
DEU · World #82,842 classical · FIDE ID 12902659
When preparing against Timo Traulsen, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Timo Traulsen, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timo Traulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Traulsen 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 | 1,780 | 1,816 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Traulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Traulsen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e6 (46% of these games) — Traulsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Traulsen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Traulsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Traulsen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Traulsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Timo Traulsen's chess games
All 45 games by Timo Traulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jonas Knorre | 1,723 | chT-GER Schools WK II | A24 |
| May 2011 | Jannick Samietz | 1,581 | chT-GER Schools WK II | B32 |
| May 2009 | Marina Warmer | 1,417 | chT-Niedersachsen U16 | C12 |
| Oct 2010 | Oliver Karnbach | 1,390 | ch-Hannover U18 | C01 |
| Nov 2007 | Matthias Goehner | 1,118 | ch-Hannover U14 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 1,194 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,536 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,768 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,179 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 937 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,682 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 3 | 3 | 1,181 |
| chT-GER Schools WK II | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,822 |
Interactive opening tree from all 45 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Traulsen's chess games?
45 games by Timo Traulsen, from Sep 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 Timo Traulsen has played.
What does Timo Traulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Timo Traulsen opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Traulsen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Timo Traulsen play as White?
As White, Timo Traulsen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Traulsen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Traulsen most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Timo Traulsen's FIDE rating?
Timo Traulsen is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Timo Traulsen played?
Our database contains 45 games by Timo Traulsen, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Traulsen?
45 games by Timo Traulsen 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.