Prepare against James Thomas
United Kingdom · World #26,982 classical · FIDE ID 343404995
Our database contains 30 games by James Thomas, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James 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 | 2,005 | 2,038 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,985 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,864 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Thomas's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 88.2% | 63.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Thomas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
James Thomas's chess games
All 30 games by James Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E96 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Koichi B Nicholas | 2,114 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Alan Peart | 2,065 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A96 |
| Aug 2025 | Keatan Patel | 2,041 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | Tetsuaki Sanada | 2,021 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A05 |
| Aug 2025 | Farid Gadzhiev | 1,978 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,784 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Glorney International Cup | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,721 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Thomas's chess games?
30 games by James Thomas, from Mar 2023 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 James Thomas has played.
What does James Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, James Thomas opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Thomas answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does James Thomas play as White?
As White, James Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Thomas play as Black?
As Black, James Thomas most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is James Thomas's FIDE rating?
James Thomas is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (May 2026).
How many games has James Thomas played?
Our database contains 30 games by James Thomas, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Thomas?
30 games by James 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.