Prepare against Anya Thurner
WFM · New Zealand · World #62,695 classical · FIDE ID 4307780
Our database contains 146 games by Anya Thurner, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anya Thurner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anya Thurner 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 | 1,846 | 1,905 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,866 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,823 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 47 | 41 | 58 | 32.2% |
| As White | 75 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anya Thurner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anya Thurner's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 49.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Thurner usually continues b3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Thurner usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thurner usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Anya Thurner's chess games
All 146 games by Anya Thurner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 47 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Louise Fredericia | 1,990 | Olympiad Women-44 | B20 |
| Jan 2025 | Nunilon III Fulo | 1,972 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | C50 |
| Jan 2026 | Quentin J.F. Johnson | 1,959 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | C29 |
| Jan 2025 | Lester Van Meter | 1,942 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | B38 |
| Jan 2025 | Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker | 1,909 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,619 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,507 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,869 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,500 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anya Thurner's chess games?
146 games by Anya Thurner, from Oct 2017 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 Anya Thurner has played.
What does Anya Thurner play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Anya Thurner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anya Thurner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anya Thurner play as White?
As White, Anya Thurner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anya Thurner play as Black?
As Black, Anya Thurner most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Anya Thurner's FIDE rating?
Anya Thurner is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (May 2026).
How many games has Anya Thurner played?
Our database contains 146 games by Anya Thurner, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anya Thurner?
146 games by Anya Thurner 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.