Prepare against Thomas Therkildsen
FM · France · World #4,715 classical · FIDE ID 612120
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Therkildsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Therkildsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Therkildsen 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 | 2,281 | 2,331 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,307 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 93 | 38 | 74 | 45.4% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 17 | 30 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 118 | 53 | 21 | 44 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Therkildsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Therkildsen's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Therkildsen usually continues c3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Therkildsen usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Therkildsen usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 88.5% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Thomas Therkildsen's chess games
All 205 games by Thomas Therkildsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 14/10/13 | 37.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 45 | 22/9/14 | 48.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,500 | 16th Le Touquet IM | B01 |
| Aug 2006 | Pavel Govciyan | 2,397 | ch-FRA Accession | B07 |
| Aug 2003 | David Housieaux | 2,366 | ch-FRA Accession | E17 |
| Dec 2008 | Olivier Simon | 2,364 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B10 |
| Aug 2005 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,359 | ch-FRA Accession | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2007 | 34 | 16 | 2,275 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,417 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,348 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,402 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Therkildsen's chess games?
205 games by Thomas Therkildsen, from Apr 2003 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 Therkildsen has played.
What does Thomas Therkildsen play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Thomas Therkildsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Therkildsen answers 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Therkildsen play as White?
As White, Thomas Therkildsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 37.8% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Therkildsen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Therkildsen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Thomas Therkildsen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Therkildsen is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Thomas Therkildsen played?
Our database contains 205 games by Thomas Therkildsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Therkildsen?
205 games by Thomas Therkildsen 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.