Prepare against Thomas E Rendle
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,217 classical · FIDE ID 408760
When preparing against Thomas E Rendle, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,369 games by Thomas E Rendle, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas E Rendle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas E Rendle 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 | 2,372 | 2,416 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,444 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,475 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,369 | 587 | 410 | 372 | 42.9% |
| As White | 698 | 336 | 203 | 159 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 671 | 251 | 207 | 213 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas E Rendle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas E Rendle's side.
First moves as White (698 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 497 | 71.2% | 62.4% |
| f4 | 102 | 14.6% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 82 | 11.7% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rendle usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rendle usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rendle usually continues d4 (69.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 65.2% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Rendle usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rendle usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Rendle usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 271 | 92.2% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 150 | 63.6% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 46 | 19.5% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 22 | 9.3% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Thomas E Rendle's chess games
All 1,369 games by Thomas E Rendle 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: 587 wins, 410 draws, 372 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 109 | 43/42/24 | 39.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 102 | 55/23/24 | 53.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 28/20/15 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 25/7/7 | 64.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 190 | 71/63/56 | 37.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 87 | 32/29/26 | 36.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 55 | 23/14/18 | 41.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 42 | 16/16/10 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 13/11/11 | 37.1% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 30 | 6/11/13 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | C09 |
| Apr 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel Sevian | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Jul 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | A02 |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 243 | 143 | 2,382 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 48 | 42 | 2,345 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 37 | 14.5 | 2,390 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,400 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,208 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,535 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 18 | 16 | 2,498 |
| ch-4NCL Rapid | 2014 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,439 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel W Gormally (20 games) · David W L Howell (11 games) · Mark L Hebden (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas E Rendle's chess games?
1,369 games by Thomas E Rendle, 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 E Rendle has played.
What does Thomas E Rendle play on the first move as White?
Across 698 games with White in our database, Thomas E Rendle opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas E Rendle answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Thomas E Rendle play as White?
As White, Thomas E Rendle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (109 games, 39.4% win rate); Bird's opening (102 games, 53.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (63 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 698 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas E Rendle play as Black?
As Black, Thomas E Rendle most often plays: Dutch Defense (190 games, 37.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (87 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 671 games.
What is Thomas E Rendle's FIDE rating?
Thomas E Rendle is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Thomas E Rendle played?
Our database contains 1,369 games by Thomas E Rendle, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 587 wins, 410 draws, 372 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas E Rendle?
1,369 games by Thomas E Rendle 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.