Prepare against Trefor F Thynne
United Kingdom · World #60,865 classical · FIDE ID 419893
When preparing against Trefor F Thynne, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 116 games by Trefor F Thynne, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Trefor F Thynne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trefor F Thynne 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 | 1,852 | 1,988 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,923 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,896 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 29 | 51 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As White | 61 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 25 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trefor F Thynne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trefor F Thynne's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thynne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thynne usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Thynne usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thynne usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thynne usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Thynne usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
Trefor F Thynne's chess games
All 116 games by Trefor F Thynne in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 29 wins, 51 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Gareth Morris | 2,147 | Bristol SBC Open | A59 |
| Aug 2013 | Derek C Pugh | 2,044 | ch-BCF 5-day Open AM Week 2 | E41 |
| Aug 2009 | James P Holland | 1,943 | Bristol SBC Open | B23 |
| Apr 1970 | Charles HJ Orton | 1,936 | chT-British Universities Final A | B24 |
| Sep 2019 | Megan E O'Brien | 1,883 | Torquay Rowena Challengers | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 19 | 8 | 1,934 |
| 54th British Championship | 1967 | 11 | 2 | – |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| London Open Congress August | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,832 |
| West of England Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,730 |
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trefor F Thynne's chess games?
116 games by Trefor F Thynne, from Sep 2013 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 Trefor F Thynne has played.
What does Trefor F Thynne play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Trefor F Thynne opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trefor F Thynne answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Trefor F Thynne play as White?
As White, Trefor F Thynne's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trefor F Thynne play as Black?
As Black, Trefor F Thynne most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Trefor F Thynne's FIDE rating?
Trefor F Thynne is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Trefor F Thynne played?
Our database contains 116 games by Trefor F Thynne, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 51 draws, 36 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trefor F Thynne?
116 games by Trefor F Thynne 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.