Prepare against Alain Herrero
France · World #107,986 classical · FIDE ID 20629443
When preparing against Alain Herrero, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Alain Herrero, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Herrero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Herrero 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 | 1,707 | 1,792 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 36 | 24 | 58 | 30.5% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 18 | 14 | 31 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Herrero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Herrero's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (31.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Alain Herrero's chess games
All 118 games by Alain Herrero in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 36 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Marie Bouhana | 1,960 | chT2S-FRA | A36 |
| Oct 2012 | Antoine Goorsahye | 1,899 | 14th Reunion Open | D08 |
| Jul 2011 | Eric Huin | 1,869 | 11th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B20 |
| Feb 2009 | Thierry Cruzel | 1,857 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | D88 |
| Jul 2010 | Emilien Guerry | 1,650 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 11th Reunion Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,696 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,565 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,540 |
| 1st Espalion Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,784 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,611 |
| 13th Reunion Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Herrero's chess games?
118 games by Alain Herrero, from Jan 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 Herrero has played.
What does Alain Herrero play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Alain Herrero opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Herrero answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Herrero play as White?
As White, Alain Herrero's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Herrero play as Black?
As Black, Alain Herrero most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Alain Herrero's FIDE rating?
Alain Herrero is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alain Herrero played?
Our database contains 118 games by Alain Herrero, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Herrero?
118 games by Alain Herrero 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.