Prepare against Cedric Pahud
CHE · World #13,825 classical · FIDE ID 1306650
Our database contains 231 games by Cedric Pahud, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cedric Pahud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cedric Pahud 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 | 2,118 | 2,244 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,186 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 63 | 58 | 110 | 27.3% |
| As White | 125 | 41 | 35 | 49 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 106 | 22 | 23 | 61 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cedric Pahud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cedric Pahud's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 87.2% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.2% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pahud usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pahud usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pahud usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pahud usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pahud usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 93.5% | 25.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Cedric Pahud's chess games
All 231 games by Cedric Pahud 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: 63 wins, 58 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Lothar Vogt | 2,469 | Lenk Open | B96 |
| Jan 2003 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,445 | Lausanne Int | B29 |
| Sep 2015 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,424 | chT-SUI | B91 |
| Jan 2003 | Luca Shytaj | 2,335 | Lausanne Int | B53 |
| Dec 2002 | Bruno Kamber | 2,332 | 26th Zuerich Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 43 | 18 | 2,210 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| St Jean Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,487 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,898 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cedric Pahud's chess games?
231 games by Cedric Pahud, 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 Cedric Pahud has played.
What does Cedric Pahud play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Cedric Pahud opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cedric Pahud answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Cedric Pahud play as White?
As White, Cedric Pahud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cedric Pahud play as Black?
As Black, Cedric Pahud most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Cedric Pahud's FIDE rating?
Cedric Pahud is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Cedric Pahud played?
Our database contains 231 games by Cedric Pahud, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 58 draws, 110 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cedric Pahud?
231 games by Cedric Pahud 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.