Prepare against Kevin J Thurlow
CM · United Kingdom · World #53,986 classical · FIDE ID 406104
Our database contains 354 games by Kevin J Thurlow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin J Thurlow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin J Thurlow 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 | 1,877 | 2,198 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,026 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,048 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 118 | 142 | 94 | 33.3% |
| As White | 175 | 63 | 71 | 41 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 179 | 55 | 71 | 53 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin J Thurlow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin J Thurlow's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 115 | 65.7% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 35 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 14.3% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 53.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues Nc3 (57.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues Nc3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Thurlow usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 91.2% | 48.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 6.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 100.0% | 45.4% |
Kevin J Thurlow's chess games
All 354 games by Kevin J Thurlow 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: 118 wins, 142 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 13/17/10 | 32.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 15/15/13 | 34.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| E17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Andrew D Martin | 2,446 | London Simul | B44 |
| Jan 1996 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,370 | Guernsey Open | E61 |
| Aug 1997 | Karl C C Mah | 2,365 | 84th ch-BCF | E61 |
| Apr 2006 | Simon Silseth | 2,328 | Gausdal Classics GM-B | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,320 | Guernsey Open | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,129 |
| Gausdal Open | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| Gausdal Classics C | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| Coulsdon Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Gausdal Classics GM-B | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin J Thurlow's chess games?
354 games by Kevin J Thurlow, 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 Kevin J Thurlow has played.
What does Kevin J Thurlow play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Kevin J Thurlow opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin J Thurlow answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin J Thurlow play as White?
As White, Kevin J Thurlow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin J Thurlow play as Black?
As Black, Kevin J Thurlow most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Kevin J Thurlow's FIDE rating?
Kevin J Thurlow is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kevin J Thurlow played?
Our database contains 354 games by Kevin J Thurlow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 142 draws, 94 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin J Thurlow?
354 games by Kevin J Thurlow 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.