Prepare against Gabriel Thon
France · World #18,069 classical · FIDE ID 676055
Our database contains 53 games by Gabriel Thon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Thon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Thon 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 | 2,074 | 2,114 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 49.1% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Thon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Thon's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Thon usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Thon usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Thon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Thon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Gabriel Thon's chess games
All 53 games by Gabriel Thon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Frederic Gicquel | 2,194 | ch-FRA Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2007 | Francesco Sorcinelli | 2,137 | Lyon Open | A15 |
| Aug 2008 | Jean Hirt | 2,053 | ch-FRA Open A | B24 |
| Aug 2008 | Patrick Lamouille | 2,052 | ch-FRA Open A | B06 |
| Aug 2012 | Vincent Richet | 2,051 | ch-FRA Open A | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,110 |
| ch-FRA U10 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,839 |
| chT-FRA U20a 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,543 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,911 |
| chT-FRA U20 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,660 |
| Lyon Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Thon's chess games?
53 games by Gabriel Thon, from Apr 2007 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 Gabriel Thon has played.
What does Gabriel Thon play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Gabriel Thon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Thon answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Thon play as White?
As White, Gabriel Thon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Thon play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Thon most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gabriel Thon's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Thon is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Gabriel Thon played?
Our database contains 53 games by Gabriel Thon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Thon?
53 games by Gabriel Thon 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.