Prepare against Thomas Dionisi
IM · France · World #1,727 classical · FIDE ID 651893
Our database contains 455 games by Thomas Dionisi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Dionisi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Dionisi 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 | 2,397 | 2,418 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,400 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,400 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 205 | 112 | 138 | 45.1% |
| As White | 229 | 118 | 56 | 55 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 226 | 87 | 56 | 83 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Dionisi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Dionisi's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 226 | 98.7% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Dionisi usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dionisi usually continues Nf3 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Dionisi usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dionisi usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 39.1% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 41 | 37.3% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 38 | 41.3% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 30.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 19 | 20.7% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Thomas Dionisi's chess games
All 455 games by Thomas Dionisi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 205 wins, 112 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 37 | 9/12/16 | 24.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 17 | 13/1/3 | 76.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 44 | 12/14/18 | 27.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nils Grandelius | 2,637 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse | C71 |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,616 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B51 |
| Feb 2025 | Karthik Venkataraman | 2,600 | 41st Cappelle Open | B31 |
| May 2017 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,586 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B32 |
| Dec 2021 | Pa Iniyan | 2,555 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 43 | 24 | 2,356 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2016 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,346 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,485 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 2,349 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2011 | 15 | 10 | 2,249 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2007 | 15 | 11 | 2,095 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,341 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Dionisi's chess games?
455 games by Thomas Dionisi, from Jul 2005 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 Dionisi has played.
What does Thomas Dionisi play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Thomas Dionisi opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Dionisi answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Thomas Dionisi play as White?
As White, Thomas Dionisi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Dionisi play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Dionisi most often plays: Dutch Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Thomas Dionisi's FIDE rating?
Thomas Dionisi is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Thomas Dionisi played?
Our database contains 455 games by Thomas Dionisi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 112 draws, 138 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Dionisi?
455 games by Thomas Dionisi 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.