Prepare against Alexandre Bacrot
France · World #1,082 classical · FIDE ID 26076837
When preparing against Alexandre Bacrot, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Alexandre Bacrot, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Bacrot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Bacrot 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 | 2,445 | 2,459 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,518 | 2,518 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,437 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 132 | 82 | 86 | 44.0% |
| As White | 151 | 73 | 44 | 34 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 149 | 59 | 38 | 52 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Bacrot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Bacrot's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 70.2% | 64.2% |
| g3 | 19 | 12.6% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 9.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 65.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Bg2 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 43.7% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 25 | 28.7% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 29.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Alexandre Bacrot's chess games
All 300 games by Alexandre Bacrot in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 132 wins, 82 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 9 | 9/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 17/14/9 | 42.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,693 | European Rapid 2025 | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,554 | 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | A00 |
| Nov 2025 | Christian Bauer | 2,550 | European Rapid 2025 | B00 |
| Nov 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,542 | European Blitz 2025 | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,534 | II Tallinn Chess Festival | Taltech Rapid / Nõmme Open | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 16 | 2 | 2,235 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,892 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,503 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,451 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,323 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,404 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Bacrot's chess games?
300 games by Alexandre Bacrot, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Alexandre Bacrot has played.
What does Alexandre Bacrot play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Alexandre Bacrot opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Bacrot answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Bacrot play as White?
As White, Alexandre Bacrot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 90.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Bacrot play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Bacrot most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Alexandre Bacrot's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Bacrot is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,518 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alexandre Bacrot played?
Our database contains 300 games by Alexandre Bacrot, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 82 draws, 86 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Bacrot?
300 games by Alexandre Bacrot 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.