Prepare against Craig S M Thomson
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,715 classical · FIDE ID 2400081
Our database contains 119 games by Craig S M Thomson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Craig S M Thomson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Craig S M Thomson 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 | 2,210 | 2,324 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,284 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,280 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 40 | 37 | 42 | 33.6% |
| As White | 58 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Craig S M Thomson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Craig S M Thomson's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 72.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.3% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Thomson usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Thomson usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Thomson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Thomson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Thomson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Thomson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Craig S M Thomson's chess games
All 119 games by Craig S M Thomson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Neil McDonald | 2,495 | ch-SCO | E70 |
| Jan 1987 | Mark L Condie | 2,435 | ch-SCO | D31 |
| Jan 1990 | Malcolm Pein | 2,420 | 14th Lloyds Bank Open | E93 |
| Jan 1986 | Colin A McNab | 2,415 | ch-SCO | A12 |
| Jan 1987 | Roderick M McKay | 2,395 | ch-SCO | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,381 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 11 | 5 | 2,352 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Edinburgh Quality Chess | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| Oakham School Inv | 1984 | 9 | 4 | 2,323 |
| Scotland CA-90 Championship | 1983 | 7 | 3 | 2,206 |
| Scotland CA 89 Championship | 1982 | 7 | 4 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Craig S M Thomson's chess games?
119 games by Craig S M Thomson, from Apr 2003 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 Craig S M Thomson has played.
What does Craig S M Thomson play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Craig S M Thomson opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Craig S M Thomson answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Craig S M Thomson play as White?
As White, Craig S M Thomson's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Craig S M Thomson play as Black?
As Black, Craig S M Thomson most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Craig S M Thomson's FIDE rating?
Craig S M Thomson is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Craig S M Thomson played?
Our database contains 119 games by Craig S M Thomson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Craig S M Thomson?
119 games by Craig S M Thomson 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.