Prepare against Conrad Thake
CM · Malta · World #61,697 classical · FIDE ID 5602947
When preparing against Conrad Thake, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 622 games by Conrad Thake, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Conrad Thake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Conrad Thake 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 | 1,873 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,880 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 622 | 91 | 46 | 485 | 14.6% |
| As White | 323 | 50 | 28 | 245 | 15.5% |
| As Black | 299 | 41 | 18 | 240 | 13.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Conrad Thake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Conrad Thake's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 71.2% | 20.9% |
| c4 | 80 | 24.8% | 13.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.5% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 20.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Thake usually continues Nf3 (24.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Thake usually continues Nf3 (23.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thake usually continues d4 (18.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 13.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Thake usually continues Nc3 (10.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Thake usually continues Nc3 (19.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thake usually continues Nc3 (6.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 64.9% | 16.5% |
| e6 | 44 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 63.1% | 16.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Conrad Thake's chess games
All 622 games by Conrad Thake in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 91 wins, 46 draws, 485 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 7/2/26 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 2/3/21 | 7.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 2/4/19 | 8.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 6/1/17 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 3/1/20 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 1/2/13 | 6.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 0/0/13 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Mar 2025 | Lovro Novosel | 2,353 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Aug 2023 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,346 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Sep 2024 | Deyan Samuil Kostov | 2,334 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander A. Chernov | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 598 | 107 | 1,895 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 11 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 7th EU Small Countries ol | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,585 |
| ch-World U16 Team 01 Semifinal B1 | 1979 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-World U16 Team 01 Quarterfinal Group2 | 1979 | 3 | 1 | 2,081 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 955 |
| ch01 Final World U16 Team | 1979 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 24th Olympiad | 1980 | 1 | 0 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Shapiro (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Conrad Thake's chess games?
622 games by Conrad Thake, from Sep 2018 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 Conrad Thake has played.
What does Conrad Thake play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Conrad Thake opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Conrad Thake answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Conrad Thake play as White?
As White, Conrad Thake's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 8.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Conrad Thake play as Black?
As Black, Conrad Thake most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (24 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Conrad Thake's FIDE rating?
Conrad Thake is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Conrad Thake played?
Our database contains 622 games by Conrad Thake, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 46 draws, 485 losses (14.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Conrad Thake?
622 games by Conrad Thake 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.