Prepare against Alexandre Pigeat
FM · France · World #6,116 classical · FIDE ID 20649444
Our database contains 272 games by Alexandre Pigeat, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Pigeat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Pigeat 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 | 2,245 | 2,377 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,364 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,312 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 125 | 52 | 95 | 46.0% |
| As White | 136 | 68 | 23 | 45 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 57 | 29 | 50 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Pigeat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Pigeat's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 66.9% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 38 | 27.9% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 73.6% | 45.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 25.0% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 58.7% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Alexandre Pigeat's chess games
All 272 games by Alexandre Pigeat in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 125 wins, 52 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,642 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | E29 |
| Dec 2023 | Tigran K. Harutyunyan | 2,519 | 5th Rome City Open | D35 |
| Dec 2023 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,483 | 5th Rome City Open | A53 |
| May 2025 | JP Le Roux | 2,475 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | A57 |
| Jul 2016 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,454 | 3rd Sables d'Olonne Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 45 | 27 | 2,366 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2019 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,189 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2013 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,260 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Pigeat's chess games?
272 games by Alexandre Pigeat, from Jan 2009 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 Alexandre Pigeat has played.
What does Alexandre Pigeat play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Alexandre Pigeat opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Pigeat answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Pigeat play as White?
As White, Alexandre Pigeat's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Pigeat play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Pigeat most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Alexandre Pigeat's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Pigeat is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Alexandre Pigeat played?
Our database contains 272 games by Alexandre Pigeat, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 52 draws, 95 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Pigeat?
272 games by Alexandre Pigeat 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.