Prepare against Gerard Thill
Luxembourg · World #82,115 classical · FIDE ID 4001397
When preparing against Gerard Thill, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Gerard Thill, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Thill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Thill 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 | 1,783 | 1,826 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 38.3% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Thill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Thill's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Thill usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Thill usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Thill usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Thill usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Thill usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Thill usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gerard Thill's chess games
All 47 games by Gerard Thill in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Claude Staudt | 1,940 | Luxembourg Open | E61 |
| Apr 1998 | Gaston Spartz | 1,935 | ch-LUX ABC | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Andre Kurzweg | 1,835 | Luxembourg Open | B70 |
| Apr 1998 | Ewald Engel | 1,760 | ch-LUX ABC | E61 |
| Apr 1999 | Antonino Romano | 1,675 | ch-Luxembourg | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 1,793 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,623 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 1994 | 1 | 1 | – |
| EU-Cup 14th Group 2 | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Thill's chess games?
47 games by Gerard Thill, from Dec 2019 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 Gerard Thill has played.
What does Gerard Thill play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Gerard Thill opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Thill answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard Thill play as White?
As White, Gerard Thill's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Thill play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Thill most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gerard Thill's FIDE rating?
Gerard Thill is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gerard Thill played?
Our database contains 47 games by Gerard Thill, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Thill?
47 games by Gerard Thill 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.