Prepare against Alexandre Herbin
France · World #43,643 classical · FIDE ID 36047783
When preparing against Alexandre Herbin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alexandre Herbin, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Herbin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Herbin 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 | 1,920 | 1,942 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 52.4% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 61.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 572 rated games against 464 different opponents, across 101 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 413 | 191 | 67 | 155 | 46.2% | 1,657 | 1,688 | 8 |
| Rapid | 83 | 44 | 13 | 26 | 53.0% | 1,715 | 1,802 | 6 |
| Blitz | 75 | 34 | 10 | 31 | 45.3% | 1,900 | 1,900 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 246 | 55 | 61 | 130 | 22.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 225 | 168 | 20 | 37 | 74.7% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 65 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 18 | 1,860 | 1,924 |
| 2025 | 52 | 29 | 8 | 15 | 1,845 | 1,955 |
| 2024 | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 1,830 | 1,901 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,819 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 39 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 1,761 | 1,833 |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,749 | 1,785 |
| 2020 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1,736 | 1,827 |
| 2019 | 87 | 41 | 12 | 34 | 1,757 | 1,790 |
| 2018 | 73 | 30 | 17 | 26 | 1,663 | 1,677 |
| 2017 | 63 | 32 | 9 | 22 | 1,561 | 1,623 |
| 2016 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 1,449 | 1,436 |
| 2015 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 1,426 | 1,426 |
| 2014 | 44 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 1,458 | 1,232 |
| 2013 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1,427 | 1,294 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,675 | 1,675 |
Where Alexandre Herbin has played
France (96) · MNC (2) · Tunisia (2) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Herbin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Herbin's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Herbin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Herbin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Herbin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Alexandre Herbin's chess games
All 42 games by Alexandre Herbin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Axel Bergougnoux | 2,151 | 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | B01 |
| Nov 2019 | Marija Zvereva | 2,133 | 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | B31 |
| Nov 2019 | Luca Barillaro | 2,078 | 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | B21 |
| May 2020 | Nathan Eveno | 2,069 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B22 |
| May 2020 | Alexandre Cuttoli | 2,044 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,928 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,155 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Herbin's chess games?
42 games by Alexandre Herbin, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Herbin has played.
What does Alexandre Herbin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexandre Herbin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Herbin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Herbin play as White?
As White, Alexandre Herbin's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Herbin play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Herbin most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alexandre Herbin's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Herbin is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alexandre Herbin played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alexandre Herbin, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Herbin?
42 games by Alexandre Herbin 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.