Prepare against Thal Abergel
GM · France · World #1,635 classical · FIDE ID 614890
When preparing against Thal Abergel, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,445 games by Thal Abergel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thal Abergel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thal Abergel 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 | 2,402 | 2,547 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,440 | 2,471 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,449 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,445 | 605 | 435 | 405 | 41.9% |
| As White | 743 | 357 | 214 | 172 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 702 | 248 | 221 | 233 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thal Abergel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thal Abergel's side.
First moves as White (743 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 554 | 74.6% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 113 | 15.2% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 7.8% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.9% | 60.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Abergel usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Abergel usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Abergel usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Abergel usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Abergel usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Abergel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 285 | 81.0% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 23 | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.7% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 62.3% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 64 | 26.8% | 55.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Thal Abergel's chess games
All 1,445 games by Thal Abergel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 605 wins, 435 draws, 405 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 101 | 53/21/27 | 52.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 71 | 41/19/11 | 57.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 61 | 31/9/21 | 50.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 17/14/4 | 48.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 14/5/1 | 70.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 146 | 61/39/46 | 41.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 52 | 19/17/16 | 36.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 18/14/15 | 38.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 13/14/14 | 31.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 4/11/9 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Michael Roiz | 2,657 | chT-ISR | B12 |
| Mar 2022 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,643 | chT-ISR | D02 |
| Nov 2003 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,639 | ch-EU Internet fin | B90 |
| Mar 2006 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,638 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 7th | B19 |
| May 2004 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,633 | 2nd Cergy Pontoise Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,427 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,541 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 25 | 15 | 2,384 |
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 24 | 10 | 2,450 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 20 | 11 | 2,464 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-Paris | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,384 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 15 | 10 | 2,266 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Laurent Fressinet (12 games) · Andrei Shchekachev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thal Abergel's chess games?
1,445 games by Thal Abergel, from Apr 2003 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 Thal Abergel has played.
What does Thal Abergel play on the first move as White?
Across 743 games with White in our database, Thal Abergel opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thal Abergel answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thal Abergel play as White?
As White, Thal Abergel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (101 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (61 games, 50.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 743 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thal Abergel play as Black?
As Black, Thal Abergel most often plays: Sicilian (146 games, 41.8% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 702 games.
What is Thal Abergel's FIDE rating?
Thal Abergel is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,440 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,547 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Thal Abergel played?
Our database contains 1,445 games by Thal Abergel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 605 wins, 435 draws, 405 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thal Abergel?
1,445 games by Thal Abergel 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.