Prepare against Thomas W Day
Georgia · World #29,421 classical · FIDE ID 410799
When preparing against Thomas W Day, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 69 games by Thomas W Day, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas W Day's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas W Day 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 | 1,990 | 2,134 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,983 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 14 | 34 | 30.4% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas W Day's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas W Day's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Day usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Day usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Day usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Day usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Day usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Day usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Thomas W Day's chess games
All 69 games by Thomas W Day 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Alan Spice | 2,201 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | A97 |
| Sep 2001 | Mark White | 2,129 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | B33 |
| Mar 2002 | Richard J Savory | 2,115 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | D18 |
| Mar 2024 | Michael C Truran | 2,110 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D35 |
| Jan 2004 | Paul R Plant | 2,097 | chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| Buxton e2e4 Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| 03 Buxton e2e4 Open A | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,063 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas W Day's chess games?
69 games by Thomas W Day, 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 W Day has played.
What does Thomas W Day play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Thomas W Day opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas W Day answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas W Day play as White?
As White, Thomas W Day's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas W Day play as Black?
As Black, Thomas W Day most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Thomas W Day's FIDE rating?
Thomas W Day is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Thomas W Day played?
Our database contains 69 games by Thomas W Day, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas W Day?
69 games by Thomas W Day 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.