Prepare against Alain Barnier
France · World #41,287 classical · FIDE ID 617172
Our database contains 69 games by Alain Barnier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Barnier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Barnier 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 | 1,929 | 2,096 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,096 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 30.4% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Barnier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Barnier's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 58.8% | 27.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Barnier usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Alain Barnier's chess games
All 69 games by Alain Barnier 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: 21 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Jean-Louis Pivard | 2,150 | Cannes Open | A34 |
| Jan 1990 | Jean-Francois Bacis | 2,150 | Cannes Open | B70 |
| Jan 1997 | Dominique Jeanjean | 2,145 | ch-Provence 9798 | A39 |
| Jan 1996 | Simon Barret | 2,115 | ch-Provence 9697 | E71 |
| Jan 1997 | Patrick Maiffret | 2,085 | chT2S-FRA | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence A | 1991 | 15 | 11 | 2,207 |
| Cannes Open | 1990 | 10 | 3 | 2,036 |
| ch-Provence 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-PROVENCE 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 1,969 |
| 1st Aix les Bains Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-Provence 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Geneve Open | 1990 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-Provence 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Barnier's chess games?
69 games by Alain Barnier, 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 Alain Barnier has played.
What does Alain Barnier play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alain Barnier opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Barnier answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alain Barnier play as White?
As White, Alain Barnier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Barnier play as Black?
As Black, Alain Barnier most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alain Barnier's FIDE rating?
Alain Barnier is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Alain Barnier played?
Our database contains 69 games by Alain Barnier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Barnier?
69 games by Alain Barnier 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.