Prepare against Torsten Limbach
DEU · World #24,464 classical · FIDE ID 4625447
Our database contains 77 games by Torsten Limbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Limbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Limbach 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 | 2,022 | 2,079 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,968 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 16 | 15 | 46 | 20.8% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Limbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Limbach's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 87.5% | 31.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 31.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Limbach usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Limbach usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Limbach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Limbach usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Torsten Limbach's chess games
All 77 games by Torsten Limbach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Frank Belke | 2,213 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | D31 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Hart | 2,032 | Uppsala IM Gp2 | D35 |
| Apr 2018 | Manfred Woynowski | 1,897 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | A36 |
| Jun 2014 | Klaas Been | 1,799 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A25 |
| Jun 2014 | Gereon Lex | 1,764 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,916 |
| Uppsala IM Gp2 | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,961 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
| Hamburg HSK-Elo | 1991 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,799 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,401 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Limbach's chess games?
77 games by Torsten Limbach, from Apr 2003 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 Torsten Limbach has played.
What does Torsten Limbach play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Torsten Limbach opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Limbach answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten Limbach play as White?
As White, Torsten Limbach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Limbach play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Limbach most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Torsten Limbach's FIDE rating?
Torsten Limbach is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Torsten Limbach played?
Our database contains 77 games by Torsten Limbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 46 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Limbach?
77 games by Torsten Limbach 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.