Prepare against Alexis Tahay
IM · France · World #2,645 classical · FIDE ID 26090961
Our database contains 385 games by Alexis Tahay, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexis Tahay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexis Tahay 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 | 2,353 | 2,422 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,356 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,360 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 144 | 93 | 148 | 37.4% |
| As White | 194 | 87 | 42 | 65 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 191 | 57 | 51 | 83 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexis Tahay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexis Tahay's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 95.4% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tahay usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tahay usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tahay usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tahay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tahay usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Tahay usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Alexis Tahay's chess games
All 385 games by Alexis Tahay in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 144 wins, 93 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/4/7 | 59.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 14/16/15 | 31.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,653 | Montendre Blitz Open | B68 |
| Aug 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | 54th Biel HTO | B58 |
| Jul 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,589 | 57th Biel HTO | B68 |
| Dec 2022 | Bobby Cheng | 2,583 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | B91 |
| Jun 2024 | Christian Bauer | 2,567 | FRA-chT Top 16 Haute | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U20 | 2017 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,406 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,218 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,302 |
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,430 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexis Tahay's chess games?
385 games by Alexis Tahay, from Mar 2012 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 Alexis Tahay has played.
What does Alexis Tahay play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Alexis Tahay opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexis Tahay answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexis Tahay play as White?
As White, Alexis Tahay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexis Tahay play as Black?
As Black, Alexis Tahay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Alexis Tahay's FIDE rating?
Alexis Tahay is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Alexis Tahay played?
Our database contains 385 games by Alexis Tahay, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 93 draws, 148 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexis Tahay?
385 games by Alexis Tahay 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.