Prepare against Wolfgang Thieme
DEU · World #61,781 classical · FIDE ID 24627798
When preparing against Wolfgang Thieme, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Wolfgang Thieme, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Thieme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Thieme 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 | 1,850 | 1,984 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 61 | 61 | 78 | 30.5% |
| As White | 101 | 39 | 29 | 33 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 99 | 22 | 32 | 45 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Thieme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Thieme's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 98.0% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thieme usually continues d4 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Thieme usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thieme usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Thieme usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 75.5% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 24.5% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Thieme's chess games
All 200 games by Wolfgang Thieme in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B40 | French Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Horst Peleikis | 2,087 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B40 |
| Aug 2012 | Stefan Glasewald | 2,079 | ch-GER Seniors | B22 |
| Aug 2010 | Jurij Vasiljev | 2,063 | 22nd ch-GER Seniors | D86 |
| Aug 2014 | Dieter Kurka | 2,047 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Alfred Kotlar | 2,022 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2013 | 22 | 8 | 1,746 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,506 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,666 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,779 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Thieme's chess games?
200 games by Wolfgang Thieme, from Jul 2005 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 Wolfgang Thieme has played.
What does Wolfgang Thieme play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Thieme opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Thieme answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Thieme play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Thieme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Thieme play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Thieme most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Wolfgang Thieme's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Thieme is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Thieme played?
Our database contains 200 games by Wolfgang Thieme, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Thieme?
200 games by Wolfgang Thieme 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.