Prepare against Ian D Thompson
FM · United Kingdom · World #31,023 classical · FIDE ID 405205
Our database contains 774 games by Ian D Thompson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ian D Thompson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian D Thompson 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 | 1,979 | 2,322 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,264 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 774 | 258 | 260 | 256 | 33.3% |
| As White | 391 | 146 | 137 | 108 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 383 | 112 | 123 | 148 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian D Thompson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian D Thompson's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 334 | 85.4% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 11.8% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Thompson usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Thompson usually continues g3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thompson usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 48.9% score
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Thompson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Thompson usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Thompson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 168 | 92.3% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 7.1% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 62.3% | 39.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 11.5% | 26.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Ian D Thompson's chess games
All 774 games by Ian D Thompson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 258 wins, 260 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 104 | 48/28/28 | 46.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 40/35/20 | 42.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 56 | 17/21/18 | 30.4% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 16/17/20 | 30.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 42 | 8/15/19 | 19.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,556 | 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A37 |
| Dec 1999 | Bogdan Lalic | 2,550 | Groningen Open | A16 |
| Dec 2005 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,542 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | D45 |
| Jan 1997 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,530 | Groningen Open | C06 |
| Jun 2003 | Nenad Sulava | 2,516 | 4th Lido degli Estensi Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,241 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1997 | 14 | 7 | 2,335 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| 82nd ch-BCF | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,309 |
| British CF-68 Championship | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,215 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian D Thompson's chess games?
774 games by Ian D Thompson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ian D Thompson has played.
What does Ian D Thompson play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Ian D Thompson opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian D Thompson answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ian D Thompson play as White?
As White, Ian D Thompson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (104 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (95 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (56 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian D Thompson play as Black?
As Black, Ian D Thompson most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 19.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Ian D Thompson's FIDE rating?
Ian D Thompson is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ian D Thompson played?
Our database contains 774 games by Ian D Thompson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 260 draws, 256 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian D Thompson?
774 games by Ian D Thompson 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.