Prepare against Andre Poulain
France · World #60,706 classical · FIDE ID 658383
When preparing against Andre Poulain, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 56 games by Andre Poulain, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Poulain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Poulain 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 | 1,853 | 1,860 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,798 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,837 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 32.1% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Poulain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Poulain's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Poulain usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Poulain usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Poulain usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Andre Poulain's chess games
All 56 games by Andre Poulain in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Jean-francois Roux | 1,682 | 10th La Fere Open | A52 |
| Jul 2010 | Bernard Lucas | 1,674 | La Fere Open | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexiane Regniez | 1,670 | 7th La Fere Open | A25 |
| Jul 2008 | Tanguy Rouffignac | 1,640 | 7th La Fere Open | C45 |
| Jul 2012 | Hugues Lalot | 1,612 | 11th La Fere Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 7th La Fere Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,790 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,803 |
| 2nd La Fere Open | 2003 | 4 | 0 | 1,680 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Poulain's chess games?
56 games by Andre Poulain, from Jul 2006 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 Andre Poulain has played.
What does Andre Poulain play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Andre Poulain opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Poulain answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Andre Poulain play as White?
As White, Andre Poulain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Poulain play as Black?
As Black, Andre Poulain most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Andre Poulain's FIDE rating?
Andre Poulain is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Andre Poulain played?
Our database contains 56 games by Andre Poulain, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Poulain?
56 games by Andre Poulain 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.