Prepare against Kenneth Thomas
United States · World #44,051 classical · FIDE ID 2022761
Our database contains 51 games by Kenneth Thomas, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth 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 | 1,917 | 2,144 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 17.6% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Thomas's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thomas usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Kenneth Thomas's chess games
All 51 games by Kenneth Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Carlos Andres Perdomo | 2,347 | US Masters Open | A25 |
| Aug 2020 | Jason Metpally | 2,204 | 48th World Open | E09 |
| Aug 2020 | John Watson | 2,178 | 48th World Open | A10 |
| Jun 2013 | Patrycja Labedz | 2,108 | Las Vegas National Open | B26 |
| Aug 2020 | Rafael Baltazar Pineda | 2,073 | 48th World Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,769 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,979 |
| 30th North American Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Montreal Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,935 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Thomas's chess games?
51 games by Kenneth Thomas, from Jul 2011 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 Kenneth Thomas has played.
What does Kenneth Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kenneth Thomas opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Thomas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Thomas play as White?
As White, Kenneth Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Thomas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kenneth Thomas's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Thomas is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Kenneth Thomas played?
Our database contains 51 games by Kenneth Thomas, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Thomas?
51 games by Kenneth 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.