Prepare against Philip Thomas
United Kingdom · World #60,233 classical · FIDE ID 2402106
When preparing against Philip Thomas, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 86 games by Philip Thomas, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip 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 | 1,855 | 1,900 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,839 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,895 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 23 | 27 | 36 | 26.7% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Thomas's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 65.8% | 42.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 15.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 16% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thomas usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Philip Thomas's chess games
All 86 games by Philip Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Jul 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: 23 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Shanel | 2,212 | Dundee & Angus Open | B09 |
| Jan 2001 | Andrew Gandy | 2,067 | chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | B34 |
| Jan 2007 | Andrew Green | 2,028 | Dundee & Angus Open | B34 |
| Jul 2016 | Raj Bhopal | 1,999 | 123rd ch-SCO | D00 |
| May 2004 | Alan M Brown | 1,817 | ch-West of Scotland | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,775 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,317 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| Prestwick Airport Major | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Thomas's chess games?
86 games by Philip Thomas, from Jul 2006 to Jul 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 Philip Thomas has played.
What does Philip Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Philip Thomas opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nc3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Thomas answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Philip Thomas play as White?
As White, Philip Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Philip Thomas most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Philip Thomas's FIDE rating?
Philip Thomas is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Philip Thomas played?
Our database contains 86 games by Philip Thomas, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Thomas?
86 games by Philip 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.