Prepare against Robert K Thomas
United Kingdom · World #14,149 classical · FIDE ID 408000
When preparing against Robert K Thomas, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Robert K Thomas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert K Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert K 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 | 2,114 | 2,166 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 45.9% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert K Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert K Thomas's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Thomas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Robert K Thomas's chess games
All 37 games by Robert K Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Paul C Girdlestone | 2,240 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | E38 |
| Dec 2006 | Paul V Byway | 2,184 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | D02 |
| May 2009 | Pablo Padilla Cabero | 2,162 | chT2d-BCF 0809 Demotion pool | A84 |
| Mar 2009 | Chris B Jenks | 2,134 | chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A57 |
| Sep 2006 | Stephen J Gregory | 2,128 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 12 | 6 | 2,060 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,265 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,017 |
| chT2d-BCF 0809 Demotion pool | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,263 |
| Monmouth Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert K Thomas's chess games?
37 games by Robert K Thomas, from Apr 2003 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 Robert K Thomas has played.
What does Robert K Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Robert K Thomas opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert K Thomas answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Robert K Thomas play as White?
As White, Robert K Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert K Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Robert K Thomas most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Robert K Thomas's FIDE rating?
Robert K Thomas is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Robert K Thomas played?
Our database contains 37 games by Robert K Thomas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert K Thomas?
37 games by Robert K 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.