Prepare against Alain Poncet
France · World #59,324 classical · FIDE ID 648884
Our database contains 56 games by Alain Poncet, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Poncet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Poncet 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 | 1,858 | 1,942 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Poncet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Poncet's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 51.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Poncet usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Poncet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Poncet usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Poncet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Poncet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Poncet usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Alain Poncet's chess games
All 56 games by Alain Poncet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Gerard Cursoux | 2,130 | ch-Loire Top20 0304 | A85 |
| Dec 2005 | Christian Massard | 1,960 | ch-Loire Top20 0506 | A20 |
| Apr 2004 | Jeremy Adamus | 1,910 | ch-Loire Top20 0304 | E11 |
| Apr 2005 | Bruno Bruel | 1,870 | ch-Loire Top20 0405 | A07 |
| Nov 2008 | Patrick Carrot | 1,841 | ch-Loire Top20 0809 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Loire Top20 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,758 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,026 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,789 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Poncet's chess games?
56 games by Alain Poncet, from Jul 2005 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 Poncet has played.
What does Alain Poncet play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alain Poncet opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Poncet answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alain Poncet play as White?
As White, Alain Poncet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Poncet play as Black?
As Black, Alain Poncet most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Alain Poncet's FIDE rating?
Alain Poncet is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Alain Poncet played?
Our database contains 56 games by Alain Poncet, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Poncet?
56 games by Alain Poncet 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.