Prepare against Tom George
DEU · World #7,254 classical · FIDE ID 24659487
Our database contains 164 games by Tom George, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom George's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom George 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 | 2,220 | 2,223 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,178 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 67 | 51 | 46 | 40.9% |
| As White | 83 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom George's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom George's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 63.9% | 55.7% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 20.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — George usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 20% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — George usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — George usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Tom George's chess games
All 164 games by Tom George in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 67 wins, 51 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Clemens Rietze | 2,368 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D43 |
| Nov 2019 | Vitali Braun | 2,356 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Peter Staller | 2,254 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | A29 |
| Apr 2011 | Rejean Tremblay | 2,234 | Philadelphia Open | A25 |
| Aug 2016 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,207 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 1,845 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,563 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,388 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom George's chess games?
164 games by Tom George, from Mar 2010 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 Tom George has played.
What does Tom George play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Tom George opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nc3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom George answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Tom George play as White?
As White, Tom George's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom George play as Black?
As Black, Tom George most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Tom George's FIDE rating?
Tom George is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Tom George played?
Our database contains 164 games by Tom George, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 51 draws, 46 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom George?
164 games by Tom George 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.