Prepare against Rodney Thomas
United States · World #115,117 classical · FIDE ID 2042797
When preparing against Rodney Thomas, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 34 games by Rodney Thomas, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodney Thomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodney 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 | 1,687 | 1,812 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 20.6% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodney Thomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodney Thomas's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Thomas usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thomas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thomas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Rodney Thomas's chess games
All 34 games by Rodney Thomas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Winston Gerald Mansfield Thomas | 1,872 | ch-Africa Amateur U2300 | E12 |
| Sep 2001 | Anthony Riela | 1,837 | Thompson Memorial Open U2000 | A10 |
| Oct 2000 | Albert Yeh | 1,744 | Dallas Amateur Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Memorial Open U2000 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Ken Smith Memorial Open | 2001 | 6 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Dallas Amateur Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| 116th US Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,696 |
| chT-Texas B | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-Texas Amateur | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-Africa Amateur U2300 | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
| 65th Southwest Open U2000 | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodney Thomas's chess games?
34 games by Rodney Thomas, from Oct 2015 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 Rodney Thomas has played.
What does Rodney Thomas play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Rodney Thomas opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodney Thomas answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Rodney Thomas play as White?
As White, Rodney Thomas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodney Thomas play as Black?
As Black, Rodney Thomas most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Rodney Thomas's FIDE rating?
Rodney Thomas is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (May 2025).
How many games has Rodney Thomas played?
Our database contains 34 games by Rodney Thomas, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodney Thomas?
34 games by Rodney 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.