Prepare against Thomas Kail
DEU · World #318,901 classical · FIDE ID 12996092
When preparing against Thomas Kail, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Thomas Kail, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kail 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 | 1,652 | 1,712 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,689 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,719 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 22.6% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kail's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kail usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kail usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kail usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kail usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kail's chess games
All 31 games by Thomas Kail in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Frank Loehr | 1,484 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D45 |
| Nov 2016 | Gereon Ebeling | 1,356 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C45 |
| Sep 2016 | Leander Ebeling | 1,335 | Eschborn Open | A37 |
| Oct 2017 | Djamshid Bakiev | 1,241 | Eschborn Open | C45 |
| Nov 2017 | Roman Konrad Graef | 1,191 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 1,492 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,456 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,363 |
| 8th Buchen Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kail's chess games?
31 games by Thomas Kail, from Oct 2016 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 Kail has played.
What does Thomas Kail play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thomas Kail opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kail answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kail play as White?
As White, Thomas Kail's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kail play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kail most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thomas Kail's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kail is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,712 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Thomas Kail played?
Our database contains 31 games by Thomas Kail, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kail?
31 games by Thomas Kail 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.