Prepare against Christian Coudenis
France · World #141,070 classical · FIDE ID 656003
When preparing against Christian Coudenis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Christian Coudenis, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Coudenis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Coudenis 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 | 1,617 | 1,725 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,585 | 1,641 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Coudenis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Coudenis's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Coudenis usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Coudenis usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Coudenis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Coudenis's chess games
All 38 games by Christian Coudenis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Christophe Holland | 1,600 | Bethune-D | D36 |
| Dec 2002 | Emmanuel Druelle | 1,540 | 23rd Bethune Open B | D35 |
| Dec 2003 | Claude Lecluse | 1,520 | 24th Bethune Open B | D15 |
| Oct 2005 | Francois Garet | 1,520 | Le Touquet Open B 20th | E21 |
| Jul 2002 | Gerard Bosch | 1,500 | Bethune-D | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-D | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
| ch-FRA du Nord | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,415 |
| 23rd Bethune Open B | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 1,659 |
| 24th Bethune Open B | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,645 |
| Le Touquet Open B 20th | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,740 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,415 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Coudenis's chess games?
38 games by Christian Coudenis, from Nov 2009 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 Christian Coudenis has played.
What does Christian Coudenis play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Christian Coudenis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Coudenis answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Coudenis play as White?
As White, Christian Coudenis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Coudenis play as Black?
As Black, Christian Coudenis most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Christian Coudenis's FIDE rating?
Christian Coudenis is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,585 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Christian Coudenis played?
Our database contains 38 games by Christian Coudenis, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Coudenis?
38 games by Christian Coudenis 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.