Prepare against Torsten Thimm
DEU · World #28,449 classical · FIDE ID 4653866
Our database contains 93 games by Torsten Thimm, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Thimm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Thimm 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 | 1,995 | 2,175 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,014 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 29 | 20 | 44 | 31.2% |
| As White | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Thimm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Thimm's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Thimm usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Thimm usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thimm usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 71.4% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
Torsten Thimm's chess games
All 93 games by Torsten Thimm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1990 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,315 | Regionalliga NordS 8990 | C08 |
| Oct 1990 | Rudi Hoerstmann | 2,285 | Regionalliga NordS 9091 | B08 |
| Mar 2007 | Ruediger Thom | 2,247 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | A00 |
| Feb 2011 | Wolfgang Andre | 2,210 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B43 |
| Nov 2009 | Duong Lai Hop | 2,191 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1989 | 9 | 2 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,055 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
| 5th Nord West Cup | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Thimm's chess games?
93 games by Torsten Thimm, from Apr 2004 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 Torsten Thimm has played.
What does Torsten Thimm play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Torsten Thimm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Thimm answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Torsten Thimm play as White?
As White, Torsten Thimm's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Thimm play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Thimm most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Torsten Thimm's FIDE rating?
Torsten Thimm is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Torsten Thimm played?
Our database contains 93 games by Torsten Thimm, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Thimm?
93 games by Torsten Thimm 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.