Prepare against Aurelien Crut
IM · France · World #5,636 classical · FIDE ID 610569
Our database contains 348 games by Aurelien Crut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aurelien Crut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelien Crut 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 | 2,409 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,367 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,397 | 2,397 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 118 | 113 | 117 | 33.9% |
| As White | 184 | 71 | 59 | 54 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 164 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurelien Crut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurelien Crut's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 95.1% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Crut usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Crut usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Crut usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Crut usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Crut usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 79.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Aurelien Crut's chess games
All 348 games by Aurelien Crut 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: 118 wins, 113 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 8/5/16 | 27.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Konstantin Landa | 2,643 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | B22 |
| Apr 2011 | Thal Abergel | 2,520 | 2nd Lille Luce Open | B30 |
| Oct 2009 | Ioan-Cristian Chirila | 2,504 | chT1-FRA 0910 | B30 |
| Aug 2007 | Romain Edouard | 2,483 | chB-FRA | B11 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,442 | ch-FRA Accession | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2013 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,268 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 La Bourdonnais | 2021 | 12 | 4 | 2,276 |
| chB-FRA | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,367 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelien Crut's chess games?
348 games by Aurelien Crut, 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 Aurelien Crut has played.
What does Aurelien Crut play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Aurelien Crut opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelien Crut answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aurelien Crut play as White?
As White, Aurelien Crut's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelien Crut play as Black?
As Black, Aurelien Crut most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Aurelien Crut's FIDE rating?
Aurelien Crut is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,397 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Aurelien Crut played?
Our database contains 348 games by Aurelien Crut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 113 draws, 117 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelien Crut?
348 games by Aurelien Crut 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.