Prepare against Connor Thompson
United Kingdom · World #48,412 classical · FIDE ID 2411318
When preparing against Connor Thompson, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by Connor Thompson, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Connor Thompson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Connor Thompson 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 | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,825 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Connor Thompson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Connor Thompson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Thompson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Thompson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Thompson usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b5 (100% of these games) — Thompson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Connor Thompson's chess games
All 36 games by Connor Thompson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Savidge,Daniel | 2,119 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Sharma,Devesh | 2,063 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Patton,Zachary | 2,001 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C45 |
| Jul 2025 | Aryan Munshi | 1,981 | Scottish Int Open | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Paul,Rabindra | 1,940 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,818 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,652 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Connor Thompson's chess games?
36 games by Connor Thompson, from Aug 2023 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 Connor Thompson has played.
What does Connor Thompson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Connor Thompson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Connor Thompson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Connor Thompson play as White?
As White, Connor Thompson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Connor Thompson play as Black?
As Black, Connor Thompson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Connor Thompson's FIDE rating?
Connor Thompson is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Connor Thompson played?
Our database contains 36 games by Connor Thompson, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Connor Thompson?
36 games by Connor Thompson 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.