Prepare against Thomas T W Pym
England · World #15,025 classical · FIDE ID 411604
When preparing against Thomas T W Pym, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Thomas T W Pym, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas T W Pym's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas T W Pym 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 | 2,106 | 2,114 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 76 | 52 | 68 | 38.8% |
| As White | 92 | 38 | 23 | 31 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 38 | 29 | 37 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas T W Pym's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas T W Pym's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 97.8% | 53.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Pym usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pym usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Pym usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pym usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 74.5% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
Thomas T W Pym's chess games
All 196 games by Thomas T W Pym in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 76 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Keith Allen | 2,227 | 32nd Blackpool Open | C86 |
| Oct 2003 | Jan Havenaar | 2,218 | 29th Guernsey Open | A46 |
| Aug 2005 | Charles H Storey | 2,211 | 92nd ch-BCF | B78 |
| Aug 2005 | Matthew Dignam | 2,194 | 92nd ch-BCF | B06 |
| Nov 2005 | Alan Spice | 2,189 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U16 | 2006 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,133 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 14th Specsavers YM | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,017 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| 13th Smith & Williamson YM Rated | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas T W Pym's chess games?
196 games by Thomas T W Pym, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 T W Pym has played.
What does Thomas T W Pym play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Thomas T W Pym opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas T W Pym answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Thomas T W Pym play as White?
As White, Thomas T W Pym's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas T W Pym play as Black?
As Black, Thomas T W Pym most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Thomas T W Pym's FIDE rating?
Thomas T W Pym is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas T W Pym played?
Our database contains 196 games by Thomas T W Pym, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas T W Pym?
196 games by Thomas T W Pym 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.