Prepare against Cedric Vallepin
France · World #24,653 classical · FIDE ID 640263
Our database contains 141 games by Cedric Vallepin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cedric Vallepin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cedric Vallepin 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 | 2,020 | 2,164 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,029 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 54 | 39 | 48 | 38.3% |
| As White | 72 | 30 | 16 | 26 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cedric Vallepin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cedric Vallepin's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 52.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 33 | 45.8% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 48.5% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vallepin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 32.4% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 29.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Cedric Vallepin's chess games
All 141 games by Cedric Vallepin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 54 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Olivier Piot | 2,247 | 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | E76 |
| Jul 2003 | Herve Daurelle | 2,241 | 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B05 |
| Jul 2003 | Goulwenn Herdier | 2,173 | 3rd Plancoet Open | B23 |
| Jul 2003 | Didier Burgy | 2,145 | 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B23 |
| Apr 2003 | Thierry L'Henoret | 2,122 | 6th Saint Quentin Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,683 |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,941 |
| 2nd Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cedric Vallepin's chess games?
141 games by Cedric Vallepin, from Oct 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 Vallepin has played.
What does Cedric Vallepin play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Cedric Vallepin opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cedric Vallepin answers 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Cedric Vallepin play as White?
As White, Cedric Vallepin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cedric Vallepin play as Black?
As Black, Cedric Vallepin most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Cedric Vallepin's FIDE rating?
Cedric Vallepin is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Cedric Vallepin played?
Our database contains 141 games by Cedric Vallepin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cedric Vallepin?
141 games by Cedric Vallepin 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.