Prepare against Arnaud Goupil
France · World #19,519 classical · FIDE ID 619248
When preparing against Arnaud Goupil, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Arnaud Goupil, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Goupil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Goupil 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 | 2,062 | 2,171 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,095 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 45.7% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Goupil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Goupil's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Goupil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Goupil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Goupil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Goupil usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Goupil usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Goupil usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Arnaud Goupil's chess games
All 35 games by Arnaud Goupil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Nicolas Coursaget | 2,267 | Le Mans Open | A22 |
| Jul 2013 | Andre Kempinski | 1,970 | 28th Avoine Open | B42 |
| Oct 2013 | Michel Schmouchkovitch | 1,965 | 13th Sautron Open | A96 |
| Dec 2008 | Marc-Emile Gey | 1,951 | 22nd Le Mans Open | D06 |
| Jul 2013 | Glenn Roussel | 1,911 | 28th Avoine Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| Le Mans Open | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| 5th Nantes Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,613 |
| 22nd Le Mans Open | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2,351 |
| 4th Les Sables d'Olonne Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Goupil's chess games?
35 games by Arnaud Goupil, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Arnaud Goupil has played.
What does Arnaud Goupil play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Arnaud Goupil opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Goupil answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Goupil play as White?
As White, Arnaud Goupil's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Goupil play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Goupil most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Arnaud Goupil's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Goupil is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Arnaud Goupil played?
Our database contains 35 games by Arnaud Goupil, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Goupil?
35 games by Arnaud Goupil 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.