Prepare against Jean-Paul Tholey
France · World #81,682 classical · FIDE ID 625248
When preparing against Jean-Paul Tholey, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 76.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Jean-Paul Tholey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Tholey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul Tholey 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 | 1,784 | 2,057 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,777 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 96 | 46 | 92 | 40.9% |
| As White | 118 | 44 | 22 | 51 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 52 | 24 | 41 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Tholey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Tholey's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 92.4% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Tholey usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tholey usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tholey usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Tholey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Tholey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tholey usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 62.1% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 37.9% | 81.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 76.2% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
Jean-Paul Tholey's chess games
All 235 games by Jean-Paul Tholey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 46 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Bjarne Light | 2,283 | 12th Creon Open | B24 |
| Aug 2008 | Francis Meinsohn | 2,251 | ch-FRA Veterans | D96 |
| Jan 2002 | Jacques Bollore | 2,153 | 6th Guingamp Open | C12 |
| Nov 2005 | Nicolas Curto | 2,105 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | E39 |
| Mar 2006 | Arnaud Nekam-Tchassem | 2,097 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,023 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,866 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 3rd Ambes Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 17th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Tholey's chess games?
235 games by Jean-Paul Tholey, from Apr 2003 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 Jean-Paul Tholey has played.
What does Jean-Paul Tholey play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Tholey opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Tholey answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Tholey play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Tholey's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Tholey play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Tholey most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Jean-Paul Tholey's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Tholey is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jean-Paul Tholey played?
Our database contains 235 games by Jean-Paul Tholey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 46 draws, 92 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Tholey?
235 games by Jean-Paul Tholey 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.