Prepare against Arnaud Payen
IM · France · World #5,646 classical · FIDE ID 600814
Our database contains 1,267 games by Arnaud Payen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Payen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Payen 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 | 2,256 | 2,417 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,340 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,339 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,267 | 394 | 518 | 355 | 31.1% |
| As White | 644 | 219 | 290 | 135 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 623 | 175 | 228 | 220 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Payen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Payen's side.
First moves as White (644 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 305 | 47.4% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 264 | 41.0% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 8.2% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 3.3% | 52.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Payen usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Payen usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Payen usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Payen usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Payen usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Payen usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 150 | 52.3% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 65 | 22.6% | 39.2% |
| g6 | 33 | 11.5% | 65.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 6.6% | 47.4% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 148 | 70.1% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 13.7% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 6.6% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.8% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
Arnaud Payen's chess games
All 1,267 games by Arnaud Payen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 394 wins, 518 draws, 355 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 100 | 33/47/20 | 33.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 68 | 26/25/17 | 38.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 52 | 20/19/13 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/18/1 | 36.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| A48 | London System | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 71 | 18/27/26 | 25.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 40 | 20/10/10 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/14/15 | 21.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 9/14/13 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 8/10/14 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 25 | 3/10/12 | 12.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,655 | ch-Paris int | E14 |
| May 2003 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,592 | 26th Syre Memorial Open | C92 |
| Oct 2017 | Boris Savchenko | 2,585 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | E12 |
| Feb 1999 | Mark L Hebden | 2,556 | 15th Cappelle Open | D58 |
| Feb 2016 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,533 | 32nd Cappelle Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2016 | 40 | 14.5 | 2,319 |
| Bagneux | 1996 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2008 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,411 |
| Cannes Open | 2002 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,302 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1998 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,477 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 19 | 10 | 2,352 |
| Forli Open | 1993 | 17 | 8 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Payen's chess games?
1,267 games by Arnaud Payen, from Apr 2003 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 Arnaud Payen has played.
What does Arnaud Payen play on the first move as White?
Across 644 games with White in our database, Arnaud Payen opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Payen answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Payen play as White?
As White, Arnaud Payen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (100 games, 33.0% win rate); Sicilian (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Catalan (52 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 644 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Payen play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Payen most often plays: Slav Defense (71 games, 25.4% win rate); Modern Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 623 games.
What is Arnaud Payen's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Payen is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Arnaud Payen played?
Our database contains 1,267 games by Arnaud Payen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 394 wins, 518 draws, 355 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Payen?
1,267 games by Arnaud Payen 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.