Prepare against Isambard Thomas
New Zealand · World #102,026 classical · FIDE ID 448630
When preparing against Isambard Thomas, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Isambard Thomas, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Isambard Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isambard 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 | 1,723 | 1,757 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,689 | 1,708 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,940 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 31 | 5 | 46 | 37.8% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isambard Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isambard Thomas's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Isambard Thomas's chess games
All 82 games by Isambard Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 5 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | A00 |
| Apr 2022 | Richard A Bates | 2,356 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | A46 |
| Jun 2021 | Shreyas Royal | 2,121 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | A52 |
| Jun 2021 | Poompong Wiwatanadate | 2,043 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | A52 |
| May 2020 | Ieuan C Ward | 2,028 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 47 | 18.5 | 1,984 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 16 | 6 | 2,047 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,594 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,574 |
| London Simul | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,148 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 50 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isambard Thomas's chess games?
82 games by Isambard Thomas, from Oct 2015 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 Isambard Thomas has played.
What does Isambard Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Isambard Thomas opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isambard Thomas answers 1...Nc6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Isambard Thomas play as White?
As White, Isambard Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isambard Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Isambard Thomas most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Isambard Thomas's FIDE rating?
Isambard Thomas is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,689 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Isambard Thomas played?
Our database contains 82 games by Isambard Thomas, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 5 draws, 46 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isambard Thomas?
82 games by Isambard 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.