Prepare against Alain Tcheau
CHE · World #30,714 classical · FIDE ID 1306014
Our database contains 55 games by Alain Tcheau, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Tcheau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Tcheau 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 | 1,981 | 2,018 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,967 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 2,023 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 32.7% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Tcheau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Tcheau's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| h3 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Tcheau usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tcheau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Tcheau usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tcheau usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tcheau usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Alain Tcheau's chess games
All 55 games by Alain Tcheau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Schweizer,Simon | 2,198 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Zoran Marinkovic | 2,105 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikavica,D | 1,979 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 1994 | Hans Goeldi | 1,833 | ch-SUI Open 2 | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Kevin (13882) Gillieron | 1,759 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,769 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Lausanne Open | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 2,026 |
| ch-SUI Open 2 | 1994 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Tcheau's chess games?
55 games by Alain Tcheau, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Tcheau has played.
What does Alain Tcheau play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Alain Tcheau opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.h3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Tcheau answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Alain Tcheau play as White?
As White, Alain Tcheau's most-played openings in our database are: Clemenz Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Tcheau play as Black?
As Black, Alain Tcheau most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Alain Tcheau's FIDE rating?
Alain Tcheau is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alain Tcheau played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alain Tcheau, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Tcheau?
55 games by Alain Tcheau 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.