Prepare against Thomas Carroll
United Kingdom · World #13,055 classical · FIDE ID 450111
When preparing against Thomas Carroll, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 581 games by Thomas Carroll, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Carroll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Carroll 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 | 2,128 | 2,190 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,097 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 236 | 69 | 276 | 40.6% |
| As White | 296 | 119 | 38 | 139 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 285 | 117 | 31 | 137 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Carroll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Carroll's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 232 | 78.4% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 12.8% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.4% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Carroll usually continues Bg5 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Carroll usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Carroll usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 40.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Carroll usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Carroll usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Carroll usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 46.3% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 10.1% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 14 | 9.4% | 67.9% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 61.8% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Thomas Carroll's chess games
All 581 games by Thomas Carroll in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 236 wins, 69 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 69 | 28/9/32 | 40.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 12/5/17 | 35.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Pavel Kotsur | 2,517 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Conor E Murphy | 2,478 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D31 |
| Jul 2025 | Teodora Injac | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| Jul 2025 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 409 | 174 | 2,152 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 8 | 2,076 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,180 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Carroll's chess games?
581 games by Thomas Carroll, from Apr 2016 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 Carroll has played.
What does Thomas Carroll play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Thomas Carroll opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Carroll answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Carroll play as White?
As White, Thomas Carroll's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (69 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Carroll play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Carroll most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Thomas Carroll's FIDE rating?
Thomas Carroll is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (May 2026).
How many games has Thomas Carroll played?
Our database contains 581 games by Thomas Carroll, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 69 draws, 276 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Carroll?
581 games by Thomas Carroll 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.