Prepare against Thomas Bartell
IM · United States · World #2,967 classical · FIDE ID 2017849
When preparing against Thomas Bartell, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Thomas Bartell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bartell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bartell 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 | 2,340 | 2,418 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,361 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 104 | 116 | 102 | 32.3% |
| As White | 154 | 60 | 55 | 39 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 44 | 61 | 63 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bartell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bartell's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 57.8% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 25.3% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 10.4% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bartell usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bartell usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bartell usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bartell usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bartell usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bartell usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 47.7% | 38.7% |
| c6 | 26 | 40.0% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 72.2% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Thomas Bartell's chess games
All 322 games by Thomas Bartell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 104 wins, 116 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,611 | 39th World Open | A13 |
| Jun 2007 | Yuri Shulman | 2,600 | 35th World Open | A38 |
| Mar 2013 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,557 | 7th Philadelphia Open | B13 |
| Sep 2014 | Andrey Stukopin | 2,556 | USA tt | A43 |
| Feb 2018 | Alan Pichot | 2,552 | PRO League Stage | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 60 | 30 | 2,450 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 34 | 18 | 2,472 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,375 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2017 | 16 | 7 | 2,298 |
| New Jersey Futurity | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,413 |
| Saint Louis CCSCSL IM | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,317 |
| 11th Chicago North American | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bartell's chess games?
322 games by Thomas Bartell, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Bartell has played.
What does Thomas Bartell play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Thomas Bartell opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bartell answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bartell play as White?
As White, Thomas Bartell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bartell play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bartell most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Thomas Bartell's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bartell is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Thomas Bartell played?
Our database contains 322 games by Thomas Bartell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 116 draws, 102 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bartell?
322 games by Thomas Bartell 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.