Prepare against Oliver Thornley
United Kingdom · World #65,424 classical · FIDE ID 445916
When preparing against Oliver Thornley, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Oliver Thornley, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Thornley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Thornley 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 | 1,836 | 1,836 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,726 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Thornley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Thornley's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thornley usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Thornley usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Thornley usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thornley usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thornley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thornley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Oliver Thornley's chess games
All 38 games by Oliver Thornley in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Duncan R Burbidge | 1,997 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B13 |
| Sep 2025 | Samuel Havalda | 1,963 | Slovakia Open | C31 |
| Apr 2026 | Kai Mattinson | 1,870 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | C02 |
| Sep 2025 | M Kebis | 1,806 | Slovakia Open | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Aviraj Bhaduri | 1,795 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,772 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,668 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,578 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Thornley's chess games?
38 games by Oliver Thornley, from Jun 2015 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 Oliver Thornley has played.
What does Oliver Thornley play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Oliver Thornley opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Thornley answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Thornley play as White?
As White, Oliver Thornley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Thornley play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Thornley most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Oliver Thornley's FIDE rating?
Oliver Thornley is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oliver Thornley played?
Our database contains 38 games by Oliver Thornley, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Thornley?
38 games by Oliver Thornley 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.