Prepare against Alexandre Platel
France · World #5,348 classical · FIDE ID 629014
When preparing against Alexandre Platel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 290 games by Alexandre Platel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Platel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Platel 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 | 2,264 | 2,266 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,266 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 118 | 86 | 86 | 40.7% |
| As White | 150 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 55 | 40 | 45 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Platel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Platel's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Platel usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Platel usually continues d4 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Platel usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 52.1% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 28 | 39.4% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 61.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 34.1% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Alexandre Platel's chess games
All 290 games by Alexandre Platel 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: 118 wins, 86 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,476 | 32nd Cappelle Open | A01 |
| Aug 2009 | Milena Saucey | 2,366 | ch-FRA Accession | D93 |
| Jun 2015 | Josip Stocko | 2,343 | 29th Pula Open | B12 |
| Aug 2009 | Gilbert Grimberg | 2,336 | ch-FRA Accession | B10 |
| Dec 2006 | Octavian Dumitran | 2,269 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U18 | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 2,032 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,179 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Platel's chess games?
290 games by Alexandre Platel, 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 Alexandre Platel has played.
What does Alexandre Platel play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Alexandre Platel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Platel answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Platel play as White?
As White, Alexandre Platel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Platel play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Platel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Alexandre Platel's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Platel is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Alexandre Platel played?
Our database contains 290 games by Alexandre Platel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 86 draws, 86 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Platel?
290 games by Alexandre Platel 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.