Prepare against Bertrand Hardier
France · World #11,990 classical · FIDE ID 612774
When preparing against Bertrand Hardier, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 40 games by Bertrand Hardier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bertrand Hardier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bertrand Hardier 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 | 2,141 | 2,173 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bertrand Hardier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bertrand Hardier's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hardier usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hardier usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hardier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Bertrand Hardier's chess games
All 40 games by Bertrand Hardier 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexis Hattu | 2,210 | chT-FRA U18 | A69 |
| Mar 2004 | Fro Trommsdorf | 2,176 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A81 |
| Jan 2004 | Thierry Le Hay | 2,170 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | C41 |
| Oct 2009 | Didier Couche | 2,144 | chT1-FRA 0910 | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Bruno Rate | 2,120 | chT1-FRA 0910 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,170 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,108 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,282 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 4 | 2 | 2,158 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,091 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,182 |
| Le Touquet Open 09th | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bertrand Hardier's chess games?
40 games by Bertrand Hardier, 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 Bertrand Hardier has played.
What does Bertrand Hardier play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bertrand Hardier opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bertrand Hardier answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bertrand Hardier play as White?
As White, Bertrand Hardier's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bertrand Hardier play as Black?
As Black, Bertrand Hardier most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bertrand Hardier's FIDE rating?
Bertrand Hardier is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Bertrand Hardier played?
Our database contains 40 games by Bertrand Hardier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bertrand Hardier?
40 games by Bertrand Hardier 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.