Prepare against Alain Conq
France · World #86,816 classical · FIDE ID 668133
When preparing against Alain Conq, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 48 games by Alain Conq, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Conq's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Conq 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 | 1,768 | 1,902 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Conq's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Conq's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Conq usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Conq usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Conq usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Alain Conq's chess games
All 48 games by Alain Conq in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Renaud Divies | 1,986 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B41 |
| Jul 2012 | Xavier Bernabeu | 1,969 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | B22 |
| Dec 2017 | Francois Delmas-Goyon | 1,902 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | E11 |
| Dec 2017 | Calixte Appavou | 1,896 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | D46 |
| Oct 2011 | Alain Dominguez | 1,877 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 16th | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open 12th | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
| Meudon Open | 1991 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,634 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Conq's chess games?
48 games by Alain Conq, from Jul 2009 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 Conq has played.
What does Alain Conq play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alain Conq opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Conq answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Alain Conq play as White?
As White, Alain Conq's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Conq play as Black?
As Black, Alain Conq most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Alain Conq's FIDE rating?
Alain Conq is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Alain Conq played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alain Conq, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Conq?
48 games by Alain Conq 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.