Prepare against Armel Puech
France · World #69,580 classical · FIDE ID 26063190
When preparing against Armel Puech, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Armel Puech, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armel Puech's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armel Puech 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 | 1,823 | 1,861 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 40.6% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armel Puech's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armel Puech's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Puech usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Puech usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Puech usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Armel Puech's chess games
All 32 games by Armel Puech in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Nicolas Hascher | 1,949 | chT4-FRA | D07 |
| Jan 2012 | Sophiane Leghbali | 1,901 | chT3-FRA | C02 |
| Nov 2014 | Christophe Ferrand | 1,897 | chT4-FRA 1415 | C02 |
| Feb 2011 | Jacky Flamant | 1,817 | chT4-FRA 1011 | C02 |
| Jan 2016 | Jean-Francois Guillaume | 1,816 | chT4-FRA 1415 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-FRA | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,938 |
| chT4-FRA 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,723 |
| chT4-FRA 1415 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,905 |
| chT4-FRA 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| chT4-FRA 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| chT3-FRA | 2012 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armel Puech's chess games?
32 games by Armel Puech, from Mar 2012 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 Armel Puech has played.
What does Armel Puech play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Armel Puech opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armel Puech answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Armel Puech play as White?
As White, Armel Puech's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armel Puech play as Black?
As Black, Armel Puech most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Armel Puech's FIDE rating?
Armel Puech is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Armel Puech played?
Our database contains 32 games by Armel Puech, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armel Puech?
32 games by Armel Puech 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.