Prepare against Alain Fayard
FM · France · World #11,191 classical · FIDE ID 600857
When preparing against Alain Fayard, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,007 games by Alain Fayard, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alain Fayard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Fayard 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 | 2,152 | 2,360 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,259 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,233 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,007 | 318 | 171 | 518 | 31.6% |
| As White | 518 | 191 | 84 | 243 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 489 | 127 | 87 | 275 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Fayard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Fayard's side.
First moves as White (517 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 301 | 58.2% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 140 | 27.1% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 39 | 7.5% | 43.6% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 5.2% | 42.6% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.5% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fayard usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fayard usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Fayard usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Fayard usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Fayard usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Fayard usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 123 | 52.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 64 | 27.5% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 45 | 19.3% | 24.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 69.2% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 39 | 24.5% | 37.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Alain Fayard's chess games
All 1,007 games by Alain Fayard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 318 wins, 171 draws, 518 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 43 | 19/1/23 | 44.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 14/3/16 | 42.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 33 | 11/9/13 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 9/5/17 | 29.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/2/19 | 27.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 37 | 6/8/23 | 16.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 4/2/15 | 19.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,489 | Titled Tue Early | E40 |
| Jan 2021 | Aslan Aitbayev | 2,475 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | B07 |
| Sep 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B73 |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,460 | 4th London Classic Open | E08 |
| Apr 2024 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 556 | 207 | 2,072 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 34 | 16 | 2,233 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2013 | 26 | 13 | 2,273 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2015 | 21 | 8 | 2,191 |
| ch-FRA | 1991 | 15 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 01st Rome Petra-A | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,197 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Fayard's chess games?
1,007 games by Alain Fayard, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Fayard has played.
What does Alain Fayard play on the first move as White?
Across 517 games with White in our database, Alain Fayard opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Fayard answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alain Fayard play as White?
As White, Alain Fayard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 518 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Fayard play as Black?
As Black, Alain Fayard most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 16.2% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 489 games.
What is Alain Fayard's FIDE rating?
Alain Fayard is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Alain Fayard played?
Our database contains 1,007 games by Alain Fayard, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 171 draws, 518 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Fayard?
1,007 games by Alain Fayard 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.