Prepare against Alain Spielmann
FM · France · World #10,611 classical · FIDE ID 602272
Our database contains 523 games by Alain Spielmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Spielmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Spielmann 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 | 2,160 | 2,328 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,215 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,156 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 165 | 173 | 185 | 31.5% |
| As White | 267 | 99 | 87 | 81 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 256 | 66 | 86 | 104 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Spielmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Spielmann's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 161 | 60.3% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 80 | 30.0% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 25 | 9.4% | 48.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Spielmann usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 49.2% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 18.6% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 17.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.3% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 51.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.2% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Alain Spielmann's chess games
All 523 games by Alain Spielmann 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: 165 wins, 173 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 50 | 18/16/16 | 36.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,596 | chT1-FRA | E92 |
| Jul 2008 | Namig Guliyev | 2,542 | ch-Paris Open | D27 |
| Feb 2008 | Oleg Gladyszev | 2,485 | Nancy B | E94 |
| Apr 2003 | Nicholas Pert | 2,468 | chT-FRA Gp-B | A96 |
| Jul 2016 | Gabriel Flom | 2,462 | 91st ch-Paris | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 28 | 12 | 2,265 |
| Nancy B | 2009 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-Paris | 2010 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,347 |
| chB-FRA | 1995 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 2000 | 12 | 9 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Spielmann's chess games?
523 games by Alain Spielmann, 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 Spielmann has played.
What does Alain Spielmann play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Alain Spielmann opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Spielmann answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alain Spielmann play as White?
As White, Alain Spielmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Spielmann play as Black?
As Black, Alain Spielmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Alain Spielmann's FIDE rating?
Alain Spielmann is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alain Spielmann played?
Our database contains 523 games by Alain Spielmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 173 draws, 185 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Spielmann?
523 games by Alain Spielmann 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.