Prepare against Tobias Thomas
DEU · World #22,476 classical · FIDE ID 12920223
Our database contains 226 games by Tobias Thomas, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Thomas 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 | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,958 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 78 | 59 | 89 | 34.5% |
| As White | 119 | 40 | 36 | 43 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 38 | 23 | 46 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Thomas's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 62.5% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 30 | 25.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 92.2% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 8.3% |
Tobias Thomas's chess games
All 226 games by Tobias Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 78 wins, 59 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ming Sheng | 2,179 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A14 |
| Aug 2024 | Vaclav Kotal | 2,151 | Prague Summer Open | A45 |
| Jan 2020 | Polina Zilberman | 2,151 | 37th Untergrombach Open | D04 |
| Jul 2020 | Martin Schrepp | 2,147 | DSOL 02 Liga Gr-A 1st | A01 |
| Jun 2019 | Georg Haubt | 2,146 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2013 | 16 | 7 | 1,427 |
| ch-Hessen U18 | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 1,696 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,095 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Thomas's chess games?
226 games by Tobias Thomas, from Aug 2012 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 Tobias Thomas has played.
What does Tobias Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Tobias Thomas opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Thomas answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Tobias Thomas play as White?
As White, Tobias Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Thomas most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Tobias Thomas's FIDE rating?
Tobias Thomas is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tobias Thomas played?
Our database contains 226 games by Tobias Thomas, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 59 draws, 89 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Thomas?
226 games by Tobias Thomas 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.