Prepare against Alexandre Verlaine
Luxembourg · World #33,039 classical · FIDE ID 4001079
Our database contains 66 games by Alexandre Verlaine, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Verlaine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Verlaine 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 | 1,969 | 2,067 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,063 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 39.4% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Verlaine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Verlaine's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 12.1% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Verlaine usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 73.7% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Alexandre Verlaine's chess games
All 66 games by Alexandre Verlaine in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Claude Kaber | 2,155 | ch-LUX ABC | B25 |
| Feb 1998 | Daan Jongsma | 1,945 | ch-LUX U18 | B07 |
| Oct 2021 | Patrick Maes | 1,924 | 31st ch-NATO | B09 |
| Apr 1999 | Joel Biwer | 1,840 | ch-Luxembourg | C03 |
| Oct 2021 | Mingaudas Giedraitis | 1,826 | 31st ch-NATO | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| ch-LUX U18 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 1,937 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,943 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Verlaine's chess games?
66 games by Alexandre Verlaine, from Jul 2007 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 Verlaine has played.
What does Alexandre Verlaine play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alexandre Verlaine opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Verlaine answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Verlaine play as White?
As White, Alexandre Verlaine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Verlaine play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Verlaine most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Alexandre Verlaine's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Verlaine is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Alexandre Verlaine played?
Our database contains 66 games by Alexandre Verlaine, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Verlaine?
66 games by Alexandre Verlaine 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.