Prepare against Thomas Degraeve
France · World #33,457 classical · FIDE ID 26024578
Our database contains 49 games by Thomas Degraeve, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Degraeve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Degraeve 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 | 1,967 | 2,049 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,013 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 5 | 27 | 34.7% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Degraeve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Degraeve's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Thomas Degraeve's chess games
All 49 games by Thomas Degraeve in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Sonia Gil Quilez | 2,158 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A41 |
| Jul 2016 | Herve Jarreton | 2,010 | 1st Espalion Open | C10 |
| Jul 2017 | Pol Brunet Gil | 1,906 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2016 | Benoit Flaujac | 1,809 | 1st Espalion Open | A52 |
| Jul 2014 | Georges Hirschmann | 1,801 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Espalion Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,622 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 7 | 1 | – |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,637 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,730 |
| chT-FRA U20 Top | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Degraeve's chess games?
49 games by Thomas Degraeve, from Jul 2011 to Jul 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 Degraeve has played.
What does Thomas Degraeve play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Thomas Degraeve opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Degraeve answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Thomas Degraeve play as White?
As White, Thomas Degraeve's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Degraeve play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Degraeve most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Thomas Degraeve's FIDE rating?
Thomas Degraeve is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Thomas Degraeve played?
Our database contains 49 games by Thomas Degraeve, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Degraeve?
49 games by Thomas Degraeve 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.