Prepare against Bernard Pierquin
France · World #71,728 classical · FIDE ID 20607440
When preparing against Bernard Pierquin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Bernard Pierquin, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Pierquin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Pierquin 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 | 1,816 | 1,966 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,860 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 40.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Pierquin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Pierquin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pierquin usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pierquin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Pierquin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Bernard Pierquin's chess games
All 37 games by Bernard Pierquin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Arnaud Lassalle | 2,100 | chT4-FRA 0203 | B22 |
| Nov 2011 | Franky Dhieux | 2,049 | chT3-FRA | A89 |
| Feb 2002 | Adrien Lambert | 1,940 | chT4-FRA 0102 | B09 |
| Nov 2002 | Manuel Fournier | 1,940 | chT4-FRA 0203 | C44 |
| Oct 2000 | Bruno Bultel | 1,900 | chT4-FRA 0001 | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,998 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| chT4-FRA 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| chT4-FRA | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 30th Cappelle Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,801 |
| chT3-FRA | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Pierquin's chess games?
37 games by Bernard Pierquin, from Mar 2012 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 Pierquin has played.
What does Bernard Pierquin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bernard Pierquin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Pierquin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernard Pierquin play as White?
As White, Bernard Pierquin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Pierquin play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Pierquin most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bernard Pierquin's FIDE rating?
Bernard Pierquin is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Bernard Pierquin played?
Our database contains 37 games by Bernard Pierquin, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Pierquin?
37 games by Bernard Pierquin 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.