Prepare against Uli Thiemonds
DEU · World #19,604 classical · FIDE ID 24681377
Our database contains 112 games by Uli Thiemonds, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uli Thiemonds's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uli Thiemonds 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 | 2,061 | 2,092 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 46 | 39 | 27 | 41.1% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uli Thiemonds's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uli Thiemonds's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 61.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Thiemonds usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thiemonds usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thiemonds usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 100.0% | 69.0% |
Uli Thiemonds's chess games
All 112 games by Uli Thiemonds in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 46 wins, 39 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Marcel Juegel | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | B00 |
| May 2006 | Juergen Quabach | 2,158 | NRW Class2 0506 | A00 |
| Oct 2007 | Wolfgang Kock | 2,146 | NRW Class1 0708 | A10 |
| Mar 2002 | Wolfgang Prueske | 2,107 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | B11 |
| Oct 2016 | Ulrich Vogel | 2,036 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,930 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,983 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,067 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uli Thiemonds's chess games?
112 games by Uli Thiemonds, from Feb 2020 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 Uli Thiemonds has played.
What does Uli Thiemonds play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Uli Thiemonds opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uli Thiemonds answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Uli Thiemonds play as White?
As White, Uli Thiemonds's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uli Thiemonds play as Black?
As Black, Uli Thiemonds most often plays: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Uli Thiemonds's FIDE rating?
Uli Thiemonds is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Uli Thiemonds played?
Our database contains 112 games by Uli Thiemonds, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 39 draws, 27 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uli Thiemonds?
112 games by Uli Thiemonds 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.