Prepare against Clovis Vernay
GM · CHE · World #909 classical · FIDE ID 633046
Our database contains 743 games by Clovis Vernay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Clovis Vernay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clovis Vernay 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 | 2,460 | 2,526 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,480 | 2,554 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,468 | 2,507 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 307 | 233 | 203 | 41.3% |
| As White | 388 | 182 | 119 | 87 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 355 | 125 | 114 | 116 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 379 | 97.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vernay usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vernay usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vernay usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (57% of these games) — Vernay usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vernay usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 153 | 86.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 24 | 13.5% | 39.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 101 | 96.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Clovis Vernay's chess games
All 743 games by Clovis Vernay 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: 307 wins, 233 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 69 | 32/25/12 | 46.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 51 | 29/11/11 | 56.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 90 | 25/36/29 | 27.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 10/11/14 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 15/9/11 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,657 | 11th ch-EU | A65 |
| Oct 2021 | Christian Bauer | 2,650 | chT-SUI | B08 |
| Apr 2010 | Evgeny Postny | 2,641 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E15 |
| Nov 2022 | Markus Ragger | 2,636 | chT-SUI | C11 |
| May 2010 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,625 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 75 | 49.5 | 2,512 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 48 | 22 | 2,399 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2008 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-Francophone rapid 3rd | 2016 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,510 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2007 | 15 | 12 | 2,287 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 14 | 14 | 2,408 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,549 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2003 | 12 | 8 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clovis Vernay's chess games?
743 games by Clovis Vernay, 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 Clovis Vernay has played.
What does Clovis Vernay play on the first move as White?
Across 388 games with White in our database, Clovis Vernay opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clovis Vernay answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Clovis Vernay play as White?
As White, Clovis Vernay's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (69 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 56.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 388 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clovis Vernay play as Black?
As Black, Clovis Vernay most often plays: Slav Defense (90 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Clovis Vernay's FIDE rating?
Clovis Vernay is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,480 in rapid and 2,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,526 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Clovis Vernay played?
Our database contains 743 games by Clovis Vernay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 233 draws, 203 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clovis Vernay?
743 games by Clovis Vernay 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.