Prepare against Calixte Appavou
France · World #84,517 classical · FIDE ID 644544
When preparing against Calixte Appavou, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Calixte Appavou, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calixte Appavou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calixte Appavou 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 | 1,775 | 1,948 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,910 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,816 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 75 | 39 | 58 | 43.6% |
| As White | 82 | 39 | 17 | 26 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calixte Appavou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calixte Appavou's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Appavou usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Appavou usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Appavou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Appavou usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 41.5% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 34.1% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Calixte Appavou's chess games
All 172 games by Calixte Appavou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 75 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | David Blot | 2,057 | 10th Elancourt Open | C00 |
| May 2013 | Frederic Katz | 2,052 | 36th Syre Memorial Open | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Jean Scoatarin | 2,037 | Elancourt Open | C55 |
| Apr 2010 | Alain Lechifflart | 2,002 | Elancourt Open | D61 |
| Apr 2006 | Claude Oger | 1,997 | Elancourt Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,874 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,043 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,552 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Open B | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| 5th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calixte Appavou's chess games?
172 games by Calixte Appavou, from Oct 2005 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 Calixte Appavou has played.
What does Calixte Appavou play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Calixte Appavou opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calixte Appavou answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Calixte Appavou play as White?
As White, Calixte Appavou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calixte Appavou play as Black?
As Black, Calixte Appavou most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Calixte Appavou's FIDE rating?
Calixte Appavou is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Calixte Appavou played?
Our database contains 172 games by Calixte Appavou, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calixte Appavou?
172 games by Calixte Appavou 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.