Prepare against Thomas McFaul
United Kingdom · World #49,349 classical · FIDE ID 410659
Our database contains 35 games by Thomas McFaul, covering May 2026 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas McFaul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas McFaul 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 | 1,895 | 1,895 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 45.7% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas McFaul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas McFaul's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — McFaul usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — McFaul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — McFaul usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — McFaul usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas McFaul's chess games
All 35 games by Thomas McFaul in the Chess.ceo database (May 2026 - 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jonathan J. Ady | 2,343 | Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | B20 |
| Feb 2012 | Jakob Schaefer | 2,006 | ch-British Universities | B90 |
| Dec 2006 | Benjamin Wetherfield | 1,840 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C89 |
| Mar 2009 | Matias Michailov | 1,820 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Ayan Pradhan | 1,804 | Guildford FIDE Congress 2026 Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,354 |
| Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,923 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,477 |
| ch-British Universities | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,294 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,745 |
| Guildford FIDE Congress 2026 Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas McFaul's chess games?
35 games by Thomas McFaul, from May 2026 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 McFaul has played.
What does Thomas McFaul play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Thomas McFaul opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas McFaul answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas McFaul play as White?
As White, Thomas McFaul's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas McFaul play as Black?
As Black, Thomas McFaul most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thomas McFaul's FIDE rating?
Thomas McFaul is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thomas McFaul played?
Our database contains 35 games by Thomas McFaul, covering May 2026 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas McFaul?
35 games by Thomas McFaul 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.