Prepare against Cedric Chassard
FM · DEU · World #4,924 classical · FIDE ID 16243536
When preparing against Cedric Chassard, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 679 games by Cedric Chassard, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cedric Chassard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cedric Chassard 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 | 2,276 | 2,349 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,217 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,287 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 235 | 170 | 274 | 34.6% |
| As White | 337 | 128 | 85 | 124 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 342 | 107 | 85 | 150 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cedric Chassard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cedric Chassard's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 7.1% | 60.4% |
| a3 | 16 | 4.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chassard usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chassard usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chassard usually continues d4 (48.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chassard usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chassard usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Chassard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 51.2% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 37 | 22.0% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 6.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 81.4% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| f6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Cedric Chassard's chess games
All 679 games by Cedric Chassard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 235 wins, 170 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/10/16 | 29.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,513 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,509 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | C60 |
| Jul 2026 | Arthur Kogan | 2,477 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | B92 |
| Dec 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Oct 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,442 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 236 | 96.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 32 | 11.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 28 | 8 | 2,212 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,202 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,944 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cedric Chassard's chess games?
679 games by Cedric Chassard, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Cedric Chassard has played.
What does Cedric Chassard play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Cedric Chassard opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cedric Chassard answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Cedric Chassard play as White?
As White, Cedric Chassard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cedric Chassard play as Black?
As Black, Cedric Chassard most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 342 games.
What is Cedric Chassard's FIDE rating?
Cedric Chassard is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Cedric Chassard played?
Our database contains 679 games by Cedric Chassard, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 170 draws, 274 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cedric Chassard?
679 games by Cedric Chassard 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.