Prepare against Thomas Brown
United Kingdom · World #19,094 classical · FIDE ID 1801430
When preparing against Thomas Brown, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 663 games by Thomas Brown, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Brown 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 | 2,065 | 2,194 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,122 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,090 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 273 | 181 | 209 | 41.2% |
| As White | 323 | 140 | 79 | 104 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 340 | 133 | 102 | 105 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Brown's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 267 | 82.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 9.6% | 72.6% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.9% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 72.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Brown usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 43.8% | 51.4% |
| c6 | 70 | 43.8% | 56.4% |
| g6 | 18 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 65.2% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 20.0% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 12.2% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Thomas Brown's chess games
All 663 games by Thomas Brown in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 273 wins, 181 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 22/12/10 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Keith C Arkell | 2,371 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | A40 |
| Jul 2016 | Alina L'Ami | 2,339 | 13th South Wales Open | E94 |
| Aug 2009 | Jack Rudd | 2,326 | Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com C | B77 |
| Dec 2013 | Arman Erzhanov | 2,325 | 89th Hastings Masters Open | A35 |
| Oct 2021 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,322 | 2nd Larnaca OFIS Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,070 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,037 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 15 | 11 | 1,992 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2016 | 10 | 8 | 2,178 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tim Kett (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Brown's chess games?
663 games by Thomas Brown, from Jul 2008 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 Thomas Brown has played.
What does Thomas Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Thomas Brown opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Brown answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Thomas Brown play as White?
As White, Thomas Brown's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Brown play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Brown most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Thomas Brown's FIDE rating?
Thomas Brown is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Thomas Brown played?
Our database contains 663 games by Thomas Brown, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 181 draws, 209 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Brown?
663 games by Thomas Brown 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.