Prepare against Arnaud Jossien
FM · France · World #6,220 classical · FIDE ID 605948
Our database contains 270 games by Arnaud Jossien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Jossien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Jossien 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 | 2,241 | 2,393 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,291 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,330 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 126 | 60 | 84 | 46.7% |
| As White | 135 | 68 | 30 | 37 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 135 | 58 | 30 | 47 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Jossien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Jossien's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 54.8% | 68.9% |
| d4 | 34 | 25.2% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 16.3% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 68.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Jossien usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jossien usually continues Bc4 (89.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jossien usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jossien usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Jossien usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Jossien usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 41 | 63.1% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.9% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 34 | 70.8% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Arnaud Jossien's chess games
All 270 games by Arnaud Jossien in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 60 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,517 | 11th Tarbes Open | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Manuel Apicella | 2,505 | 10th Avoine Open | C41 |
| Apr 2009 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,492 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | E33 |
| Jan 1994 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,415 | 17th Ghent Open | B33 |
| Dec 2006 | Cristina Foisor | 2,401 | 27th Bethune Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2017 | 34 | 22 | 2,266 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,170 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,382 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,314 |
| 15th Le Touquet IM | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,395 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,516 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Jossien's chess games?
270 games by Arnaud Jossien, from Apr 2003 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 Arnaud Jossien has played.
What does Arnaud Jossien play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Arnaud Jossien opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Jossien answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Jossien play as White?
As White, Arnaud Jossien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (10 games, 90.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Jossien play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Jossien most often plays: Pirc Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Rat Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Philidor (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Arnaud Jossien's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Jossien is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Arnaud Jossien played?
Our database contains 270 games by Arnaud Jossien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 60 draws, 84 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Jossien?
270 games by Arnaud Jossien 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.