Prepare against Alain Favier
France · World #27,889 classical · FIDE ID 20670532
Our database contains 40 games by Alain Favier, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Favier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Favier 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 | 1,999 | 2,101 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,072 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Favier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Favier's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Favier usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Favier usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Favier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Favier usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Favier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Alain Favier's chess games
All 40 games by Alain Favier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jimmy Van Zutphen | 2,203 | ch-Paris Open A | A45 |
| Feb 2017 | Andreas Lambert | 2,168 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | A12 |
| Nov 2022 | Marina Makropoulou | 2,153 | 30th Wch Seniors 50 | B90 |
| Oct 2016 | Lucien Gaspar | 2,126 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | D45 |
| Jul 2010 | Pierre Vallobra | 2,114 | ch-Paris Open A | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| 38th EU-Cup | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2,039 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 50 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| 46th Sitges Open | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,268 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open A 31st | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,856 |
| 37th EU-Cup | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Favier's chess games?
40 games by Alain Favier, from Jul 2009 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 Alain Favier has played.
What does Alain Favier play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alain Favier opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Favier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Alain Favier play as White?
As White, Alain Favier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Favier play as Black?
As Black, Alain Favier most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alain Favier's FIDE rating?
Alain Favier is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Alain Favier played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alain Favier, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Favier?
40 games by Alain Favier 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.