Prepare against Thomas Jakob Kim
CM · Austria · World #11,352 classical · FIDE ID 1683233
Our database contains 136 games by Thomas Jakob Kim, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Jakob Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Jakob Kim 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 | 2,149 | 2,252 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 2,012 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 45 | 10 | 81 | 33.1% |
| As White | 69 | 18 | 5 | 46 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 27 | 5 | 35 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Jakob Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Jakob Kim's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 89.2% | 31.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (9.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Kim usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kim usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Jakob Kim's chess games
All 136 games by Thomas Jakob Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 45 wins, 10 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,413 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | — |
| May 2026 | Yeletsky,Ivan | 2,408 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | — |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitrii Gubin | 2,366 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Czerw,D | 2,364 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,354 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 18 | 2,112 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,141 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,139 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Jakob Kim's chess games?
136 games by Thomas Jakob Kim, from Jul 2023 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 Thomas Jakob Kim has played.
What does Thomas Jakob Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Thomas Jakob Kim opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Jakob Kim answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Jakob Kim play as White?
As White, Thomas Jakob Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Jakob Kim play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Jakob Kim most often plays: Elephant Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Thomas Jakob Kim's FIDE rating?
Thomas Jakob Kim is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Jakob Kim played?
Our database contains 136 games by Thomas Jakob Kim, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 10 draws, 81 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Jakob Kim?
136 games by Thomas Jakob Kim 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.