Prepare against Eric Thoms
DEU · World #37,791 classical · FIDE ID 34623450
When preparing against Eric Thoms, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Eric Thoms, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Eric Thoms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Thoms 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 69 rated games against 59 different opponents, across 9 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 69 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 40.6% | 1,637 | 1,686 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 33.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,860 | 1,917 |
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1,736 | 1,911 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1,709 | 1,776 |
| 2023 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1,500 | 1,472 |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,372 | 1,272 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Thoms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Thoms's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Thoms usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Thoms usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thoms usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Thoms usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Eric Thoms's chess games
All 34 games by Eric Thoms in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Anker Muller | 1,852 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U14 | C45 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Uhlmann | 1,839 | ODJM B | B32 |
| May 2026 | Luc Eitel | 1,828 | ODJM B | D00 |
| May 2026 | Arne Janssen | 1,826 | ODJM B | C80 |
| May 2026 | Paul Schelhorn | 1,818 | ODJM B | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,305 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,047 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U14 | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Thoms's chess games?
34 games by Eric Thoms, from Jul 2022 to Nov 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 Eric Thoms has played.
What does Eric Thoms play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Eric Thoms opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Thoms answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Thoms play as White?
As White, Eric Thoms's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Thoms play as Black?
As Black, Eric Thoms most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eric Thoms's FIDE rating?
Eric Thoms is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Eric Thoms played?
Our database contains 34 games by Eric Thoms, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Thoms?
34 games by Eric Thoms 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.