Prepare against Thibault Real
FM · Belgium · World #7,831 classical · FIDE ID 205559
Our database contains 251 games by Thibault Real, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thibault Real's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thibault Real 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 | 2,208 | 2,312 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,232 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,257 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 70 | 57 | 124 | 27.9% |
| As White | 127 | 42 | 27 | 58 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 28 | 30 | 66 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thibault Real's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thibault Real's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 50.4% | 38.3% |
| d4 | 49 | 38.6% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.9% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Real usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Real usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Real usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Real usually continues Bf4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Real usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Real usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 91.1% | 42.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 23.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Thibault Real's chess games
All 251 games by Thibault Real in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 57 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Mladen Palac | 2,550 | 37th Metz Open | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,527 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A18 |
| Oct 2018 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,420 | Liffre Open | A80 |
| Feb 2019 | Nico Zwirs | 2,407 | chT-BEL 1819 | B40 |
| Oct 2018 | Demre Kerigan | 2,366 | chT-BEL 1819 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2010 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,324 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 1,870 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,783 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibault Real's chess games?
251 games by Thibault Real, from Jul 2007 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 Thibault Real has played.
What does Thibault Real play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Thibault Real opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thibault Real answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Thibault Real play as White?
As White, Thibault Real's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thibault Real play as Black?
As Black, Thibault Real most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Thibault Real's FIDE rating?
Thibault Real is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Thibault Real played?
Our database contains 251 games by Thibault Real, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 57 draws, 124 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibault Real?
251 games by Thibault Real 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.