Prepare against Bernard Calas
France · World #18,602 classical · FIDE ID 615269
Our database contains 56 games by Bernard Calas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Calas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Calas 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 | 2,069 | 2,213 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 28.6% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Calas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Calas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Calas usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Calas usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Calas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Calas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Bernard Calas's chess games
All 56 games by Bernard Calas 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1991 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,375 | FRA Cup 1/4 | B06 |
| Jan 1987 | Laurent Monnard | 2,290 | chT-FRA 8687 | B10 |
| Jan 2006 | Stanislas Loiret | 2,235 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | A41 |
| Dec 2005 | Jean-Marie Stephan | 2,186 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | B35 |
| Oct 2005 | Clement Metzger | 2,168 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Bordeaux Open | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,094 |
| chT-FRA N1 | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,942 |
| chT-FRA 8788 | 1987 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-FRA Gr4 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Calas's chess games?
56 games by Bernard Calas, 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 Bernard Calas has played.
What does Bernard Calas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Bernard Calas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Calas answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Bernard Calas play as White?
As White, Bernard Calas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Calas play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Calas most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Bernard Calas's FIDE rating?
Bernard Calas is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bernard Calas played?
Our database contains 56 games by Bernard Calas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Calas?
56 games by Bernard Calas 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.