Prepare against Kevin Thomas
United Kingdom · World #96,536 classical · FIDE ID 1800647
When preparing against Kevin Thomas, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 95 games by Kevin Thomas, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin 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 | 1,739 | 1,768 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,771 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 29 | 25 | 41 | 30.5% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Thomas's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 61.0% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 39.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 38.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 48.5% | 28.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Kevin Thomas's chess games
All 95 games by Kevin Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 29 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Romain Ribeiro | 2,112 | ch-FRA U14 | A40 |
| Mar 2007 | Zafer M. Djabri | 2,071 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B21 |
| May 2007 | Paul S N Kendall | 2,065 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C55 |
| Sep 2006 | Majid Jeffries | 2,022 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | E91 |
| Feb 2003 | Glyn Sinnett | 2,010 | Dyfed Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 14 | 2 | 1,514 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,737 |
| chT-RSA U16 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,085 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Thomas's chess games?
95 games by Kevin Thomas, from Jan 2024 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 Thomas has played.
What does Kevin Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Kevin Thomas opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Thomas answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kevin Thomas play as White?
As White, Kevin Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Thomas most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Kevin Thomas's FIDE rating?
Kevin Thomas is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Kevin Thomas played?
Our database contains 95 games by Kevin Thomas, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Thomas?
95 games by Kevin 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.