Prepare against Alain Houriez
France · World #36,135 classical · FIDE ID 605719
Our database contains 97 games by Alain Houriez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Houriez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Houriez 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 | 1,953 | 2,136 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,094 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,076 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 37.1% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 22 | 9 | 19 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 80.9% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Houriez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Houriez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Alain Houriez's chess games
All 97 games by Alain Houriez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 36 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Walter Wyss | 2,285 | 10th Cappelle Open | B20 |
| Jan 1995 | Jean-Baptiste Boudenne | 2,270 | Cannes Martinez Open | B26 |
| Jan 1995 | Jean-Pierre Moulain | 2,220 | Cannes Martinez Open | C54 |
| Jan 1995 | Ratko Krivokapic | 2,205 | 11th Cappelle Open | D02 |
| Jan 1995 | Herve Ribreau | 2,195 | Cannes Martinez Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,183 |
| Bethune-A | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| 34th Fourmies Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,218 |
| Cap d'Agde Cavalier Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Houriez's chess games?
97 games by Alain Houriez, from Apr 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 Houriez has played.
What does Alain Houriez play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alain Houriez opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Houriez answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alain Houriez play as White?
As White, Alain Houriez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Houriez play as Black?
As Black, Alain Houriez most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Alain Houriez's FIDE rating?
Alain Houriez is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Alain Houriez played?
Our database contains 97 games by Alain Houriez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Houriez?
97 games by Alain Houriez 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.