Prepare against Cedric Paci
FM · France · World #9,132 classical · FIDE ID 614203
Our database contains 459 games by Cedric Paci, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cedric Paci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cedric Paci 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 | 2,183 | 2,389 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,181 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 148 | 128 | 183 | 32.2% |
| As White | 225 | 81 | 63 | 81 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 234 | 67 | 65 | 102 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cedric Paci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cedric Paci's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 125 | 55.6% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 53 | 23.6% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 46 | 20.4% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Paci usually continues c4 (44.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Paci usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Paci usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Paci usually continues Bg5 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Paci usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Paci usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 48.6% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 29 | 27.1% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 15.9% | 29.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 40.2% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 31 | 37.8% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.4% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Cedric Paci's chess games
All 459 games by Cedric Paci 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: 148 wins, 128 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,584 | Montpellier Open A | A14 |
| Jul 2002 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,509 | Biel MTO Open | B06 |
| Jul 2010 | Dan Zoler | 2,474 | 28th Andorra Open | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Jan Bernasek | 2,470 | Pardubice Czech Open A | D07 |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Potapov | 2,442 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 21 | 7 | 2,314 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 18 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Nancy B | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,368 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2003 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 2001 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-B2 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cedric Paci's chess games?
459 games by Cedric Paci, 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 Cedric Paci has played.
What does Cedric Paci play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Cedric Paci opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cedric Paci answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Cedric Paci play as White?
As White, Cedric Paci's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cedric Paci play as Black?
As Black, Cedric Paci most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (24 games, 29.2% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Cedric Paci's FIDE rating?
Cedric Paci is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (May 2011).
How many games has Cedric Paci played?
Our database contains 459 games by Cedric Paci, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 128 draws, 183 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cedric Paci?
459 games by Cedric Paci 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.