Prepare against Thanadon Kulpruethanon
FM · Thailand · World #7,278 classical · FIDE ID 6201610
When preparing against Thanadon Kulpruethanon, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 483 games by Thanadon Kulpruethanon, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thanadon Kulpruethanon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thanadon Kulpruethanon 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 | 2,220 | 2,304 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,238 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,212 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 483 | 251 | 122 | 110 | 52.0% |
| As White | 233 | 133 | 54 | 46 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 250 | 118 | 68 | 64 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thanadon Kulpruethanon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thanadon Kulpruethanon's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 118 | 50.6% | 71.6% |
| d4 | 71 | 30.5% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 15.9% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues g3 (75.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues c4 (80.6% score)
- …c6 (1% of these games) — Kulpruethanon usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 56.6% | 67.4% |
| e5 | 39 | 32.0% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.4% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 50.6% | 66.3% |
| d5 | 40 | 47.1% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Thanadon Kulpruethanon's chess games
All 483 games by Thanadon Kulpruethanon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 251 wins, 122 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 40 | 23/7/10 | 57.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 15/9/3 | 55.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 20/5/2 | 74.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 15/10/3 | 53.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Dardha | 2,575 | Olympiad-44 | B15 |
| Sep 2026 | Leon Livaic | 2,560 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A07 |
| Aug 2020 | Juraj Druska | 2,508 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | B36 |
| May 2022 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,508 | 31st SEA Rapid Team | E05 |
| Aug 2020 | Toms Kantans | 2,502 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-THA | 2024 | 44 | 37 | 2,203 |
| ch-THA Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 13 | 2,205 |
| chT-THA | 2019 | 13 | 10 | 2,283 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,250 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,253 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Prin Laohawirapap (14 games) · Tinnakrit Arunnuntapanich (12 games) · Thoetsak Wongsawan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thanadon Kulpruethanon's chess games?
483 games by Thanadon Kulpruethanon, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Thanadon Kulpruethanon has played.
What does Thanadon Kulpruethanon play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Thanadon Kulpruethanon opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thanadon Kulpruethanon answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thanadon Kulpruethanon play as White?
As White, Thanadon Kulpruethanon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (27 games, 74.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thanadon Kulpruethanon play as Black?
As Black, Thanadon Kulpruethanon most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Thanadon Kulpruethanon's FIDE rating?
Thanadon Kulpruethanon is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Thanadon Kulpruethanon played?
Our database contains 483 games by Thanadon Kulpruethanon, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 122 draws, 110 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thanadon Kulpruethanon?
483 games by Thanadon Kulpruethanon 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.