Prepare against Thomas Villiers
CM · United Kingdom · World #6,567 classical · FIDE ID 427209
When preparing against Thomas Villiers, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 743 games by Thomas Villiers, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Villiers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Villiers 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 | 2,234 | 2,258 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,186 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 320 | 185 | 238 | 43.1% |
| As White | 365 | 158 | 89 | 118 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 378 | 162 | 96 | 120 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Villiers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Villiers's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 41.9% | 49.7% |
| c4 | 100 | 27.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 75 | 20.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Villiers usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Villiers usually continues g3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Villiers usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 34.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 14.2% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 23 | 12.6% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 10.9% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 57.6% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 31 | 23.5% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Thomas Villiers's chess games
All 743 games by Thomas Villiers in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 320 wins, 185 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 51 | 26/13/12 | 51.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Jonathan F Parker | 2,517 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C70 |
| Jun 2022 | John M Emms | 2,508 | Hammersmith CC Open | A42 |
| Mar 2024 | Ezra Kirk | 2,407 | Southend Open | B52 |
| May 2022 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
| Dec 2018 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,374 | 10th London Classic Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 82 | 32 | 2,154 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 26 | 14 | 2,082 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,024 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,125 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 1 | 2,108 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Villiers's chess games?
743 games by Thomas Villiers, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 Villiers has played.
What does Thomas Villiers play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Thomas Villiers opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Villiers answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Thomas Villiers play as White?
As White, Thomas Villiers's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Villiers play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Villiers most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Thomas Villiers's FIDE rating?
Thomas Villiers is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Villiers played?
Our database contains 743 games by Thomas Villiers, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 320 wins, 185 draws, 238 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Villiers?
743 games by Thomas Villiers 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.