Prepare against Gary Thomas
United Kingdom · World #68,013 classical · FIDE ID 1801465
When preparing against Gary Thomas, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Gary Thomas, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Thomas 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 | 1,828 | 1,890 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 40.3% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Thomas's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 62.5% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Thomas usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gary Thomas's chess games
All 62 games by Gary Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,118 | WchT Seniors 50 | B20 |
| Jul 2020 | Marckens Jean Louis | 2,053 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | B12 |
| Mar 2017 | Oscar Pollack | 2,042 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A44 |
| May 2021 | Ben Magana | 2,031 | ch-Africa | C55 |
| Feb 2017 | Elizaveta Sheremetyeva | 1,937 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 21 | 8 | 1,867 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 1,859 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 6 | 2,170 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,372 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Thomas's chess games?
62 games by Gary Thomas, from Jun 2013 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 Gary Thomas has played.
What does Gary Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Gary Thomas opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Thomas answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gary Thomas play as White?
As White, Gary Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Gary Thomas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gary Thomas's FIDE rating?
Gary Thomas is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Gary Thomas played?
Our database contains 62 games by Gary Thomas, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Thomas?
62 games by Gary Thomas 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.