Prepare against Christian Thornton
United States · World #83,528 classical · FIDE ID 30967821
When preparing against Christian Thornton, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Thornton, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Thornton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Thornton 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 | 1,778 | 1,808 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 3 | 33 | 23.4% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Thornton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Thornton's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Thornton usually continues c4 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Thornton usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Thornton usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Thornton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Thornton usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Thornton usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Christian Thornton's chess games
All 47 games by Christian Thornton in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Rodolfos Stamatiou | 2,274 | Titled Tue Late | E81 |
| Jan 2025 | Rustem Gorbenko | 2,221 | Titled Tue Late | C15 |
| Jan 2025 | Luuk Van Kooten | 2,211 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| Jan 2025 | Serafym Oliinyk | 2,207 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jan 2025 | Evan Ai | 2,202 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 11.5 | 2,015 |
| 30th North American Open | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,569 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,841 |
| Northeast Ohio Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Thornton's chess games?
47 games by Christian Thornton, from Jul 2021 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 Christian Thornton has played.
What does Christian Thornton play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Christian Thornton opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Thornton answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Thornton play as White?
As White, Christian Thornton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Thornton play as Black?
As Black, Christian Thornton most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Christian Thornton's FIDE rating?
Christian Thornton is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Christian Thornton played?
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Thornton, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 33 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Thornton?
47 games by Christian Thornton 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.