Prepare against Thomas Kools
NLD · World #19,880 classical · FIDE ID 1054759
Our database contains 100 games by Thomas Kools, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kools's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kools 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 | 2,058 | 2,160 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,111 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,061 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 39 | 23 | 38 | 39.0% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kools's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kools's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 93.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kools usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kools usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kools usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kools usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 84.0% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kools's chess games
All 100 games by Thomas Kools in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Pa Iniyan | 2,506 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | D43 |
| Mar 2021 | William Hernandez Gonzalez | 2,481 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | B25 |
| Mar 2021 | Uurtsaikh Agibileg | 2,413 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | B24 |
| Jul 2017 | Peter Wilschut | 2,259 | 11th Leiden LCT Open A | B40 |
| Jul 2017 | Ornulf Stubberud | 2,248 | 11th Leiden LCT Open A | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 2,344 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,012 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,162 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,063 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kools's chess games?
100 games by Thomas Kools, from Oct 2015 to Aug 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 Kools has played.
What does Thomas Kools play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Thomas Kools opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kools answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kools play as White?
As White, Thomas Kools's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kools play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kools most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Thomas Kools's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kools is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (May 2022).
How many games has Thomas Kools played?
Our database contains 100 games by Thomas Kools, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kools?
100 games by Thomas Kools 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.