Prepare against Alain Pardoen
Australia · World #57,439 classical · FIDE ID 3202100
Our database contains 63 games by Alain Pardoen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Pardoen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Pardoen 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 | 1,865 | 2,138 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,933 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,138 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Pardoen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Pardoen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Pardoen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Pardoen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Pardoen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Pardoen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Alain Pardoen's chess games
All 63 games by Alain Pardoen 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: 17 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Andrew Allen | 2,250 | ch-AUS sf | E11 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrew Meldrum | 2,120 | ch-AUS sf | D94 |
| Jan 1995 | John Myers | 2,055 | ch-AUS sf | A53 |
| Sep 1981 | Arturo Giuliano | 2,054 | 23rd Imperia Open A | E16 |
| Jan 1995 | Anthony J Truscott | 2,005 | ch-AUS sf | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS sf | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| ch-Queensland | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 2nd Palermo Magistrale Open | 1981 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,920 |
| Australian Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,605 |
| Kecskemet BACSPRIM Open | 1981 | 7 | 1 | 2,015 |
| 23rd Imperia Open A | 1981 | 5 | 3 | 2,222 |
| ch-AUS 45 1985/86 Reserve | 1986 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Pardoen's chess games?
63 games by Alain Pardoen, 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 Pardoen has played.
What does Alain Pardoen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alain Pardoen opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Pardoen answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alain Pardoen play as White?
As White, Alain Pardoen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Pardoen play as Black?
As Black, Alain Pardoen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Alain Pardoen's FIDE rating?
Alain Pardoen is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Alain Pardoen played?
Our database contains 63 games by Alain Pardoen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Pardoen?
63 games by Alain Pardoen 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.