Prepare against Thiago Kim
Brazil · World #17,124 classical · FIDE ID 22702776
Our database contains 326 games by Thiago Kim, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thiago Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thiago Kim 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 | 2,084 | 2,092 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,018 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 127 | 79 | 120 | 39.0% |
| As White | 165 | 64 | 43 | 58 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 161 | 63 | 36 | 62 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thiago Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thiago Kim's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 75.3% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.2% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Thiago Kim's chess games
All 326 games by Thiago Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 127 wins, 79 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/9/7 | 51.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Rafael Sharon | 2,316 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Jahandar Azadaliyev | 2,290 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jul 2025 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Marcelo Villalba | 2,269 | 9th Florianopolis Open | C56 |
| Jul 2024 | Yago Labussiere | 2,245 | 8th Florianopolis Winter Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 19 | 6 | 1,589 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 05 | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 1,783 |
| ch-BRA U12 | 2019 | 12 | 8 | 1,659 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,768 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,747 |
Interactive opening tree from all 326 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thiago Kim's chess games?
326 games by Thiago Kim, from Feb 2016 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 Thiago Kim has played.
What does Thiago Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Thiago Kim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thiago Kim answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thiago Kim play as White?
As White, Thiago Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thiago Kim play as Black?
As Black, Thiago Kim most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Thiago Kim's FIDE rating?
Thiago Kim is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Thiago Kim played?
Our database contains 326 games by Thiago Kim, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 79 draws, 120 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thiago Kim?
326 games by Thiago Kim 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.