Prepare against Alain Germes
France · World #48,849 classical · FIDE ID 608726
Our database contains 57 games by Alain Germes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Germes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Germes 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 | 1,897 | 2,096 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,936 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 36.8% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Germes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Germes's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Germes usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Germes usually continues Bf4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Germes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Germes usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Germes usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Germes usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Alain Germes's chess games
All 57 games by Alain Germes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 19 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Kouider Bacha | 2,245 | ch-FRA Accession | A01 |
| Jul 2002 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,244 | ch-Paris Open | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Daniel Gregory | 2,037 | Muret Open Seniors | A45 |
| Sep 2019 | Graham Bolt | 1,972 | Torquay Rowena Challengers | A01 |
| Jun 2016 | Claude Maruejols | 1,946 | Muret Open Seniors | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Muret Open Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,118 |
| 3rd Fouesnant Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,825 |
| 4th Fouesnant Open | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 1,986 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open 23rd | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Germes's chess games?
57 games by Alain Germes, from Apr 2003 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 Germes has played.
What does Alain Germes play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alain Germes opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Germes answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...b6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Germes play as White?
As White, Alain Germes's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Germes play as Black?
As Black, Alain Germes most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Owen Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alain Germes's FIDE rating?
Alain Germes is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (May 2012).
How many games has Alain Germes played?
Our database contains 57 games by Alain Germes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 17 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Germes?
57 games by Alain Germes 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.