Prepare against Bertrand Valuet
FM · France · World #10,658 classical · FIDE ID 616079
Our database contains 245 games by Bertrand Valuet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bertrand Valuet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bertrand Valuet 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 | 2,159 | 2,365 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,299 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,307 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 101 | 44 | 100 | 41.2% |
| As White | 123 | 54 | 18 | 51 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 122 | 47 | 26 | 49 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bertrand Valuet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bertrand Valuet's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 55.3% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 30.1% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.1% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Valuet usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Valuet usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Valuet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Valuet usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Valuet usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Valuet usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 26.3% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 19.3% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 77.8% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Bertrand Valuet's chess games
All 245 games by Bertrand Valuet 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: 101 wins, 44 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Namig Guliyev | 2,559 | Montigny le Bretonneux Dames Noire 1st | C67 |
| Jul 2007 | Nenad Sulava | 2,544 | 1st Kaupthing Open A | A58 |
| Mar 2007 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,487 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | E57 |
| Mar 2021 | Christophe Sochacki | 2,477 | Cappelle Online Rapid Open | A22 |
| Jul 2007 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,458 | 1st Kaupthing Open A | E37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris IdF | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,365 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,410 |
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,219 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,466 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bertrand Valuet's chess games?
245 games by Bertrand Valuet, 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 Bertrand Valuet has played.
What does Bertrand Valuet play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Bertrand Valuet opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bertrand Valuet answers 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bertrand Valuet play as White?
As White, Bertrand Valuet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bertrand Valuet play as Black?
As Black, Bertrand Valuet most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Bertrand Valuet's FIDE rating?
Bertrand Valuet is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Bertrand Valuet played?
Our database contains 245 games by Bertrand Valuet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 44 draws, 100 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bertrand Valuet?
245 games by Bertrand Valuet 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.