Prepare against Alain Degand
France · World #51,918 classical · FIDE ID 637270
When preparing against Alain Degand, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Alain Degand, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Degand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Degand 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 | 1,885 | 2,054 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,883 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,869 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 17.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Degand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Degand's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Degand usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Degand usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Degand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 20% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Degand usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Degand usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Degand usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Alain Degand's chess games
All 34 games by Alain Degand in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Omer Smailovic | 2,231 | 24th Bethune Open | A53 |
| Jan 2008 | Jacques Demarre | 2,196 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | A48 |
| Oct 2002 | Mathieu Marquet | 2,040 | chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,360 |
| 23rd Bethune Open A | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,980 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,755 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,240 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,796 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Degand's chess games?
34 games by Alain Degand, from Jul 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 Degand has played.
What does Alain Degand play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alain Degand opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.d3 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Degand answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Alain Degand play as White?
As White, Alain Degand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Degand play as Black?
As Black, Alain Degand most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Alain Degand's FIDE rating?
Alain Degand is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alain Degand played?
Our database contains 34 games by Alain Degand, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Degand?
34 games by Alain Degand 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.